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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!

Fishing cat with rat in mouth
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By Panthera · October 23, 2025

A Real-Life Cat and Mouse Story: How Fishing Cats Help Farmers 

Fishing cats face growing threats from habitat loss, conflict with humans and environmental degradation. But a penchant for pests makes them unexpected agricultural allies — offering hope for coexistence with the farmers who share their landscapes.

Lion pair
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By Panthera · February 14, 2024

Be My VaLIONtine: Send Your Valentine a Cat Gram!

Yawning leopard
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By Marine Drouilly, Ph.D. · February 10, 2024

A Tale of Hide and Seek in Taï National Park

Jaguar in northern Mexico
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By Panthera · January 23, 2024

Jaguars in the United States: Your Questions, Answered

Cheetah family in shade
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By Panthera · January 19, 2024

Brotherly Love: Three Cheetah Brothers Poised to Form Strong Coalition

A puma in Washington State
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By Mark Elbroch, Ph.D. and John Vucetich, Ph.D. · January 18, 2024

What Americans Want from Their State Wildlife Agencies

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