Threats and Solutions

Wild cats need three things to survive and thrive: secure space, abundant prey, and connectivity across landscapes. Today, these foundations are under threat from poaching and illegal wildlife trade, escalating human–cat conflict, and the accelerating loss and fragmentation of habitat.

Together with its partners and supporters, Panthera is reversing these trends for the world’s most threatened wild cat populations. Panthera’s programs are guided by rigorous scientific monitoring of wild cats, their prey, and the most urgent threats to their survival. Across continents, Panthera’s Counter Wildlife Crime  teams deploy state-of-the-art strategies to disrupt poaching networks and dismantle illegal wildlife trade.

This page highlights the threats wild cats face—and the proven solutions Panthera delivers to secure their future. By supporting this work, you join a global effort to protect and coexist with the world’s most iconic species.

Human-cat conflict is one of the gravest threats facing wild cats, big and small. Panthera implements a variety of collaborative solutions alongside partners worldwide to create a world where humans and wildlife share landscapes with minimal risk to both people and wildlife.

Learn how we can coexist »