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Before highways and human development carved up their territories, wild cats once roamed freely across vast, connected landscapes. Today, pumas in Washington State face a dangerous divide — highways like I-5 have isolated populations, increasing the risk of inbreeding and vehicle collisions. One young puma, Yenewes, was tragically lost trying to cross this busy road, a stark reminder of the challenges these cats face.
You can help reconnect their world. With your support, we can build wildlife bridges and underpasses that safely link puma populations, restore genetic diversity, and ensure a thriving future for pumas and all wild cats. Take the road less traveled — double your impact for wild cats with a GivingTuesday gift today.
All donations to Panthera will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Ayers Wild Cat Conservation Trust through December 31, 2025, up to $500,000. All gifts are tax-deductible.
Panthera is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 20-4668756).
Panthera works to create a world where wild cats thrive in healthy landscapes that sustain both people and biodiversity. Our goal is to protect all 40 species of wild cats — from the smallest fishing cat to the mighty tiger — across their natural ranges.
With supporters worldwide, we conduct cutting-edge scientific research, restore habitats, partner with communities, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, combat the illegal wildlife trade, and safeguard the landscapes they need to survive. Together, we can ensure these iconic animals roam the wild for generations to come.
When you give to Panthera, you support wild cats facing a range of threats, such as:
Wild cats need large home ranges with abundant prey to survive and thrive. We connect and protect critical habitats to ensure the genetic flow between wild cat populations and reduce threats like vehicle strikes or retaliatory killings.
Poaching is one of the biggest threats to wild cats around the globe. By addressing both the crimes and the motivations behind poaching, we are reducing the poaching of wild cats and their prey before it’s too late.
When prey populations are decimated, so too are wild cat populations. We’re implementing lasting, impactful solutions like habitat restoration, breeding programs and education and community outreach efforts.
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