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Protect the Cats That Protect Our Planet

Across the globe, wild cats are the quiet guardians of their ecosystems. When tigers roam the forests of Asia or jaguars patrol the jungles of Latin America, their presence signals a thriving, balanced environment — one that captures more carbon, nurtures biodiversity, and sustains life far beyond their territories. But these magnificent species are under threat as their habitats shrink and their numbers decline.

Biologists setting up camera trap
© Sebastian Kennerknecht/Panthera

Wild cat conservation depends on members of our pride. Join us and help secure a future for the next generation of wild cats.

 

All gifts are tax-deductible.
Panthera is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 20-4668756).

Your gift will protect our planet's irreplaceable wild cats and their habitats.

Tigress T19, popularly known as Krishna, relaxes in a cool, shaded spot in Ranthambore National Park, India.

IUCN Status: Endangered

© Karin Saucedo

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An Andean mountain cat at night, Abra Granada, Argentina.

IUCN Status: Endangered

© Sebastian Kennerknecht

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A rare image of a flat-headed cat at night by the Kinabatangan River, Malaysia.

IUCN Status: Endangered

© Sebastian Kennerknecht

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A clouded leopard in lowland rainforest at night, Tawau Hills Park, Malaysia.

IUCN Status: Vulnerable

© Sebastian Kennerknecht

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A leopard sits poised among the golden grasses of Botswana.

IUCN Status: Vulnerable

© Craig Taylor

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A six-year-old lion, alert to the scents around him Kafue National Park, Zambia.

IUCN Status: Vulnerable

© Sebastian Kennerknecht

A fishing cat hunting at night, captured by a remote camera near Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Thailand.

IUCN Status: Vulnerable

© Sebastian Kennerknecht/Panthera

 

Juru, a male jaguar monitored as part of Panthera's Pantanal research, going about his business looking for food one morning, Pantanal, Brazil.

IUCN Status: Near Threatened

© Karin Saucedo

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Panthera: Who We Are

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.

© John Mario Florez

Among the Threats Your Gift Addresses:

When you give to Panthera, you support wild cats facing a range of threats, such as:

Habitat Loss

Cougar crossing road
© Nick Garbutt

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

Lion skin and other seized wildlife contraband
© Philipp Henschel/Panthera

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.

Overhunting of Prey

WIld cat carrying prey
© Craig Taylor

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.

Ready to make a difference?

Female puma with two cubs in fresh snow
© Nick Garbutt