Who We Are

"Herd of elephants in the distance with a pack of lions sitting and observing from a distance"
© Panthera

Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Our team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers. Panthera also creates targeted conservation strategies for the world’s most threatened and overlooked small cats.

With our supporters around the world, we inform the public about the plight of wild cats, work closely with communities living alongside these iconic species, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, fight the illegal wildlife trade and safeguard the precious landscapes wild cats need to survive.

If you love wild cats, then you’re in our pride. Welcome to the movement to protect these captivating creatures and secure them for future generations. 

A LIONESS, PANTHERA LEO, GREETED BY THE HER CUBS UPON HER RETURN, MASAI MARA, KENYA.
© Sergio Pitamitz/National Geographic Image Collection

History of Panthera

Celebrating 15+ years of protecting wild cats and the wild lands they call home.

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3 people looking at paw tracks
© Sebastian Kennerknecht

Mission

Learn more about our mission to conserve the world’s 40 wild cat species and why we focus on cats.

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A woman with a dog
© Ian Thomson/Panthera

People

Meet the scientists and wild cat advocates who lead Panthera.

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Pack of lions and their cubs walking
© Panthera

Board

Get to know Panthera’s Board of Directors.

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