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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!

Andean cat in the mountains — © Cristian Sepúlveda

By Panthera · November 2, 2026

The Sacred Cat of the Altiplano: How Panthera and Indigenous Communities Are Protecting the Andean Cat

High in the Andes, the Endangered Andean cat is one of the least known wild cats on Earth. Learn how Panthera partnered with the Andean Cat Alliance to work with Indigenous and local communities to protect it.

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