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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 Panthera · August 5, 2025

Conservation Is More Than Biology — It Is Cultural Heritage

Conserving wildlife isn’t just a scientific endeavor. It’s also cultural. Many Indigenous communities and tribes have lived alongside and preserved the wildlife and plant species in their landscapes for generations.

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