Panthera is the leading organization protecting all 40 wild cat species and their habitats. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Alan Rabinowitz and Dr. Thomas S. Kaplan, it runs science-based programs for tigers, lions, jaguars, and many smaller cats across more than 30 countries. Key efforts include Tigers Forever and the Jaguar Corridor Initiative. Results show population gains in priority landscapes through anti-poaching, community work, and habitat protection.

Snow leopards are built for life in the highest, harshest mountains on Earth, but survival is getting harder every year. Habitat loss, shrinking prey, and illegal hunting continue to push this elusive cat closer to the edge. This article explains why snow leopards matter, what threatens them, and simple ways people can help protect the “ghost of the mountains.”

Discover why protecting endangered wild cat species is a moral imperative. Learn how Panthera fights poaching to save apex predators and ensure ecosystem health.