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Field Notes Blog

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a cat conservationist? Do you want to trek side by side with our researchers as they explore remote wildernesses to set camera traps or search for signs of wild cats? Or maybe you just want to know the differences between jaguars and leopards. On our blog Field Notes, you can keep up with the latest in cat biology, get a firsthand look at our work studying and protecting wild cats and become a wild cat expert yourself with fun facts and detailed species breakdowns. Just getting started? Read some of our most popular blog posts or search for your favorite cat. With 40 species across five continents, the stories are endless!

Image: https://panthera.z-dam.com?r=29238   Caption: ©Panthera/DPN/EvFemale lion laying on her back
©Panthera/DPN/Everatt

By Panthera · August 7, 2025

Meet Me in Niokolo-Koba, Senegal, Where Wild Lives On: A West African Lion’s Roar Returns

Imagine a place where lions still roam free, where golden savannas stretch into the horizon, and chimpanzees echo through ancient gallery forests. This is Niokolo-Koba National Park (NKNP) — a sprawling expanse of over 9,000 square kilometers in southeastern Senegal.

A jaguar patrolling territory with herd of cattle in the background in Brazil.  
©Nick Garbutt

By Panthera · August 12, 2025

Protecting Livestock and Jaguars: New Study Reveals Cost-Effective Solutions for Wild Cat and Cattle Co-Existence  

Image: https://panthera.z-dam.com?r=29238   Caption: ©Panthera/DPN/EvFemale lion laying on her back
©Panthera/DPN/Everatt

By Panthera · August 7, 2025

Meet Me in Niokolo-Koba, Senegal, Where Wild Lives On: A West African Lion’s Roar Returns

Group of people standing outside of a building with a thatched roof
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By Panthera · August 5, 2025

Conservation Is More Than Biology — It Is Cultural Heritage 

Tiger and cub laying together
© Steve Winter/National Geographic

By Panthera · July 29, 2025

Why Saving Tigers Helps Save the Planet: The Guardian Effect 

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Photo by Taylor R on Unsplash

By Panthera · July 22, 2025

Wild Cats 101: White Tigers Explained

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