07
Jun
Photo of the Day
Craig Taylor
Enjoy our photo of the day of an adorable lion cub in Davison Camp, Zimbabwe, who seems to be thinking "Hmmm…what should I do today?" Can you think of a better caption for this little guy? Send us your captions on Panthera's Facebook page
Learn how Panthera is working across Africa to protect and increase the world’s remaining wild lion populations through Project Leonardo.
See more wild cat photos on our Photo page and on Flickr.
21
May
Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, Discusses Lion Meat Controversy with National Geographic
National Geographic recently reported on a Florida restaurant's controversial sale of lion meat tacos, helping to renew the debate over the consumption of exotic meat. Read the article to hear what Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, had to say about why this practice threatens lions and humans handling lion meat, and why attention given to this issue would be better directed towards the conservation of the fewer than 30,000 wild lions that remain in Africa today.
06
May
Q&A with Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, on the Translocation of India’s Asiatic Lions
Recently, Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, spoke with Times of India reporter, Atul Thakur, about the decision by India’s Supreme Court to translocate a group of Asiatic lions from Gujarat state's Gir forest to the Kuno game sanctuary in neighboring Madhya Pradesh state.
Read an interesting, extended Q&A with Dr. Hunter on this issue to learn about proper protocol in translocating big cats, including establishing a 2-3 month period of ‘pre-release captivity,’ the risks and challenges associated with relocation initiatives, and more.
25
Apr
Times of India Interview with Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, on the Translocation of India’s Asiatic Lions
Last week, we shared coverage of the recent, controversial decision by India’s Supreme Court to translocate a group of Asiatic lions from Gujarat state's Gir forest to the Kuno game sanctuary in neighboring Madhya Pradesh state, along with comments from Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, on why this relocation will benefit the world’s last 300-400 Asiatic lions.
23
Apr
Photo of the Day
Craig Taylor
Our photo of the day is a beautiful lioness resting in the shade in Zimbabwe. But there's no time to rest when it comes to lion conservation. Lions have disappeared from over 80% of their historic range. They exist in 28 African countries and one country in Asia and are extinct in 26 countries. Project Leonardo is Panthera’s solution to protecting & increasing the world’s remaining wild lions.
See more wild cat photos on our Photo page and on Flickr.
16
Apr
Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, on the Relocation of India’s Asiatic Lions
On Monday, India's Supreme Court green lighted the translocation of a group of Asiatic lions from Gujarat state's Gir forest to the Kuno game sanctuary in neighboring Madhya Pradesh state.
16
Apr
Photo of the Day
Craig Taylor
Enjoy our photo of the day of a lion taking a nice long stretch in Davison Camp, Zimbabwe! Check out Panthera's lion fact sheet to learn about the lion's habitat and threats to survival.
Learn more about how Panthera is working to ensure a future for this magnificent big cat through Project Leonard.
See more wild cat photos on our Photo page and on Flickr.
26
Mar
The New York Times Interviews Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, on Conserving and Fencing Africa’s Wild Lions
Read the recently published New York Times article, ‘Fences May Be Best Route to Saving African Lions,’ to learn about the dire state of Africa’s fewer than 30,000 wild lions and a new Panthera co-authored report on the viability of conserving fenced versus unfenced lion populations. Learn about the conservation costs and lion population trends in fenced versus unfenced habitats and read what co-author and Panthera President, Dr. Luke Hunter, had to say about the study’s conclusions:
25
Mar
How Long Will the Lions Roar?
By Anthony Ham – The Age
When Kamunu Saitoti heard that Nosieki the lioness had been killed, he wept. Saitoti is a young Maasai warrior (murran) in southern Kenya, and for centuries his people have killed lions, doing so to prove their bravery and their readiness to protect their communities. Killing lions is a rite of passage, a cornerstone of Maasai identity. It is also one of Africa's oldest battles. The other reason why the Maasai kill lions - is more prosaic: an eye for an eye. This, too, is one of the immutable laws of the African wild whenever predators and human beings come into conflict. It is also precisely why Nosieki had been poisoned - a Maasai cow had been killed by a predator and the Maasai wanted revenge.
07
Mar
Watch HuffPost Live Video Interview with Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter, on Captive Big Cats & State of Cats in the Wild
Today, Panthera's President & wild cat scientist, Dr. Luke Hunter, was interviewed on the webTV network HuffPost Live on the state of wild cats around the world and what is truly needed to ensure their survival long into the future. Learn about Panthera's efforts to "preserve habitat & address threats facing cats around the world so they can exist in the wild & aren't just restricted to captivity." Also hear Dr. Hunter’s feedback on the nature of wild cats kept in captivity and the events surrounding the recent, tragic California Cat Haven Sanctuary attack.
Watch the interview below:
