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Our Global Paw Print

Panthera is creating a world where wild cats thrive in healthy, natural and developed landscapes that sustain people and biodiversity. Through cutting-edge scientific research, strategic species recovery, habitat restoration and collaboration with communities and partners, we're protecting the world's 40 species of wild cats and helping ensure a future for us all.

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  • wild cat species being protected.

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  • countries where Panthera actively protects wild cats, across eight regions.

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  • partnerships with government agencies to sustain lasting change.

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  • Counter-Wildlife Crime information hubs around the globe.

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Meet the Cats

Tiger

Explore the world of tigers — where they live, what threatens them, and how Panthera’s science and partners are driving their comeback.

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Lion

Lions define the wild — but their future is uncertain. Learn how Panthera’s work is helping lions rebound across Africa.

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Jaguar

Jaguar populations span Latin America but face threats from illegal hunting, habitat loss, and conflict. Discover how Panthera’s science and partnerships are conserving jaguars and their landscapes.

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Leopard

Adaptable yet imperiled, leopards range farther than any other big cat. See how Panthera blends science and community action to protect them.

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Puma

Called pumas, cougars, or mountain lions, these cats remain misunderstood. Discover how Panthera’s research reveals their true role in ecosystems and what’s being done to ensure their future.

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Small Cats

Small cats include 13 of the world’s 18 most threatened felids. Explore how Panthera’s science is uncovering their secrets and driving conservation for these overlooked species.

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Cheetah

With only about 7,100 cheetahs remaining in the wild, Panthera’s conservation strategies aim to secure their future and the landscapes they depend on.

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Snow Leopard

The snow leopard remains one of the most elusive big cats. Discover how Panthera’s field science and partnerships are illuminating their world and supporting their survival.

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PantheraCams (motion-activated cameras) produced to date

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Synthetic furs created to date, sparing the lives of thousands of leopards, servals and lions

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2,100+

children taught about the importance of jaguar conservation through Panthera's Jaguar School

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