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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!

Puma crossing a road with approaching car in background
© Nick Garbutt

By Panthera · September 30, 2025

Why Did the Cat Cross the Road? To Survive

For wild cats, roads aren’t just barriers — they’re often the end. Join us in building a world where roads can lead to protection, not extinction. 

Puma crossing a road with approaching car in background
© Nick Garbutt

By Panthera · September 30, 2025

Why Did the Cat Cross the Road? To Survive

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Gwaʔa © Matt Mahan/Panthera 

By Panthera · September 26, 2025

Coastal Cougars: A Visit from The Washington Post 

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© Nikki Balme/Panthera

By Panthera · September 16, 2025

Safari Meets Science at Sabi Sands, South Africa!

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By Panthera · September 12, 2025

Heart of a Lion World Premiere at the Boston Film Festival 

Female puma
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By Matt Mahan · August 28, 2025

Remembering Yenewes: The Heart of the Olympic Peninsula 

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