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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!

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By Andrew Stratton · April 13, 2026

 Why Field Skills Matter in Wild Cat Conservation 

Conservation of elusive wild cats requires field skills like tracking, wilderness survival, and naturalist expertise. Andrew Stratton, senior tracker and project coordinator for Panthera’s Olympic Cougar Project, highlights how his team’s certifications, field experience, and knowledge of animal signs drive meaningful conservation outcomes. 

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By Gareth Mann, Ph.D. · June 12, 2022

Why Do Leopards Hoist Their Kills Up Trees?

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By Kristoffer Everatt, Ph.D. · June 6, 2022

An Amazing Discovery GPS Collaring Endangered Lions

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By Kristoffer Everatt, Ph.D. · May 31, 2022

A Second Chance for Endangered Lions

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By Marine Drouilly, Ph.D. · May 24, 2022

Scorching Heat, Tsetse Flies and Leopards

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By John Goodrich, Ph.D. · May 24, 2022

A Dance of Death: Tigers and Bears Battle in Northeast Asia

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