Our Big Cats

Such an important adaptation.

Did you know that every tiger’s stripe pattern is one-of-a-kind? Just like human fingerprints, no two tigers are the same. #SumatranTiger stripes are closer together than other species, helping them to hide and blend into the lush rainforests around them. 🐅

A small African wildcat stands on reddish sandy ground, facing the camera with alert green eyes. Its body is slender with light brown and gray tabby markings. Sparse vegetation is visible on the right side, and the background is softly blurred in warm tones. Text on the image reads: “African wildcat in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa.” Photo credit: Damonique Maree de Beer.

The #WildCatsOfTheWorld series will continue, but I’ll be rotating themes.

New this week: #10AfricanCatSpecies – big and small cats of Africa.

More series coming soon. 🐾

#WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity

Did you know about Sumatran tiger night vision? This epic superpower makes them exceptional hunters under the cover of darkness. They also have long, sensitive whiskers, which help them navigate through dense forests, even in the dark! #SumatranTiger #SaveTheTiger #Wildlife #Tiger

A lioness stands in the foreground watching a large herd of wildebeest running through a dusty plains landscape. The scene is muted with soft green and brown tones, capturing the tension and movement of the wildlife.

Ever wonder where our profile photo comes from?

It’s a still from 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙝 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙥, one of our all-time favorite documentaries, featuring an incredibly intelligent cheetah raising her cubs in a tough landscape.

Video link: tubitv.com/series/30000...

#Cheetahs #NatureDocumentary

What makes the Lion Recovery Fund unique?

Close-up of a leopard gazing upward against a warm, golden background. The image includes the text “Olimba 2011–2025” at the top and “Photo © Leopard Legacy” at the bottom.

In loving memory of Olimba – Queen of the Luangwa Valley 🐆

She lived 14 remarkable years, raising 3 cubs and inspiring countless hearts. Brave, beautiful, and resilient to the end. Her spirit lives on through her son Kupela and the wilds she called home 🌿💛

#OlimbaTheLeopard #OlimbaTheLeopardess

🐾 FYI – check out @ourplanetearth.xyz if this series sparks your curiosity 🌿

A cheetah named Nora looks directly ahead with her mouth slightly open, showing her sharp teeth. The background is blurred golden savanna. Overlaid text reads: Beautiful Nora and Masaai Mara with a Kenyan flag emoji.

Meet #NoraTheCheetah – the Masaai Mara 🇰🇪’s one-of-a-kind beauty.

At 13 years young, she’s still hunting, exploring, and captivating all who cross her path. 🐾✨

#BeautifulNora #BigCatsOfAfrica #Cheetahs #Wildlife

Book cover of Wild Cats of the World by Luke Hunter, illustrated by Priscilla Barrett, featuring a close-up of a wild cat’s face with green eyes and snow on its fur.

From the tiny Black-footed Cat to the mighty Amur tiger, the cat family spans the globe.

Fierce, fragile, and fascinating – each species tells a story of survival.

Inspired by #WildCatsOfTheWorld by Luke Hunter. Stay tuned for more! 🐾

A lioness wades through swamp vegetation in the Okavango Delta, lit by warm golden light with tall reeds surrounding her and her eyes fixed ahead. Text on the image reads: “Fekeetsa — Okavango Lioness.” This is a scene from the documentary Okavango: River of Dreams - Episode 1: Paradise.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗮 – wounded by a buffalo and left behind by her pride, she fought to survive and protect her cubs in the Okavango swamps.

Her story is one of resilience, motherhood, and survival in the wild. 🦁🌍

#FekeetsaTheLion #FekeetsaTheLioness #Lions #BigCats #WildlifeStories #NatureDocumentary

A male lion lies stretched out on a dirt road, resting on his side with his head on the ground, gazing toward the camera in soft evening light.

Do wild animals like lions get skin cancer? 🤔

Surprisingly, it’s rare! Thick fur, pigmented skin, and clever adaptations – like evolution’s built-in sunscreen – keep even the king of the jungle safe under the sun. 🌞🦁

#WildlifeFacts #NatureProtection #Lions #BigCats

Cover of the book Remembering Tigers. A tiger looks directly at the camera while sitting in tall grass. The title “Remembering Tigers” is printed across the image, along with the subtitle “Wildlife Photographers United” and “Foreword by Valmik Thapar.”

Looking for a meaningful gift that gives back?
𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 is a stunning #photography book that supports tiger conservation 🐅

Beautiful enough for any coffee table – and it’s on sale! 📖

#WildlifeConservation #Tigers #PhotographyBook #NatureLovers #RememberingTigers #RememberingWildlife

A lioness sleeps on a rocky outcrop with her cubs tucked beside her, overlooking the open savanna. The family rests closely together in their natural habitat.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆?

By protecting wild families like this lion pride, you help ensure they’re still here for generations to come.

That’s a legacy worth leaving. 🦁🌍

Learn more or support @lionrecoveryfund.bsky.social

#WildLegacy #Conservation

A tigress rests on rocky ground as one cub leans affectionately against her, while a second cub is partly hidden behind her. It’s a tender moment of connection that reflects the beauty and fragility of life in the wild.

If you believe in God,
protecting His creations is a sacred calling.

Whether in Christianity, Islam, or Judaism,
we are entrusted to care for the Earth.

Every creature is part of His world.
Let’s cherish and protect it. 🌍💚

#CreationCare #Khalifah #TikkunOlam

📸 Prakash Ramakrishnan

A safari guide sits on the edge of a vehicle, smiling with quiet happiness as a wild lion walks nearby through tall golden grass on a misty morning. The scene feels quiet and respectful, capturing a peaceful moment between human and animal in nature.

Once our basic needs are met – food, shelter, and freedom – what more do we need to live well?

Just two things:
🧠 Curiosity – to keep learning and growing
🧡 Love – for wildlife, our planet, people, and ourselves

📸 by Inyati Game Lodge, Sabi Sands

A mountain lion cub looks up lovingly at its mother while walking closely under her body. The mother gazes ahead, alert and calm, as they stand in the golden grasslands of Torres del Paine.

The way this puma cub looks at mom. 🥺

That little face says it all - mom is their whole world: teacher, protector, and hunting coach all in one.

Moments like these from Torres del Paine show why protecting habitat matters. When we save wild spaces, we help keep families together. 🐾

A leopard lies on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves, baring its teeth and staring directly ahead with an intense expression. Text on the image reads: “Conservation isn’t just passion. It’s responsibility, action, love.”

𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 “𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻” 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🔥

Because conservation isn’t just a feeling – it’s responsibility, action, and love for our planet and wildlife. 🌍🐾

Let’s talk real commitment, not buzzwords.

#NoMorePassion #ConservationWithLove #conservation

📷 Artur Cabral (IG: arturcabral)

A group of lions, mostly juveniles, walk away down a dirt track through dry grasslands in soft orange light. One adult lion sits slightly apart to the right, watching over the group. The scene is backlit by a warm sunset, casting long shadows and illuminating the haze of dust.

I’m no longer a volunteer or donor for a major wildlife charity due to misaligned values and lack of accountability.

Excited to support the #LionRecoveryFund, where 100% of donations go directly to field conservation. Real impact, real transparency 🦁✨

wildnet.org/protecting-w...

📸 ig/olicwildlife

Climate change is a growing threat to leopards ⚠️, impacting the vegetation they rely on.
Healthy forests support herbivores, provide hunting cover, and offer safe shelters for cubs.
Protecting nature = protecting leopards.
Conservation is crucial. We must act now!
#TheHerds

When annoying your sibling is your favorite pastime 🤼‍♂️😼

This playful #leopard duo is having a moment!

#DidYouKnow: #Leopards communicate using unique sound - males, for example, let out a hoarse cough to announce their presence 🐆🔊

🎥 ig/ajith.arjunan

Critically endangered Florida Panther killed by vehicle in Lee County, 3rd death of 2025 A critically endangered Florida Panther has been killed by a vehicle in Lee County, marking the 3rd death of the feline predator this year.

The Florida panther is critically endangered, with less than 200 individuals surviving. A 1.5 year old male was hit and killed by a car last week, reinforcing that wildlife-vehicle collisions are the primary cause of death for Florida panthers.

National Park Detects Startling Evidence of Mountain Lions Ingesting Rat Poison 39 out of 40 local mountain lions at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area have tested positive for exposure to one or more rat poisons and seven have died directly of poisoning

Did you know rodenticides can affect more than just rodents? Rodents (e.g. mice, rats, squirrels) don't die immediately, and are still eaten by predators like pumas, coyotes, birds of prey.

#Zolushka leaps toward #freedom! 🐯🔥

This video is where it all began. 🐾✨

#tigers #amurtigers #cats #bigcats #wildcats #wildlife #precious

🎥 IFAW

The Watika female (of the Sabi Sands Nature Reserve) perched on a tree branch, baring her sharp teeth and snarling aggressively. Her intense gaze and powerful stance convey a sense of dominance and wild energy.

“It is better to be #hated for what you are than to be #loved for what you are not.”

― Andre Gide, Autumn Leaves

#quoteoftheday #quotes #authenticity #selflove #selfacceptance #peoplepleasing

📸 Deon Wessels

A polar bear standing on floating sea ice

The meaning of life is to #give #life #meaning – Viktor Frankl

#meaningoflife #quoteoftheday #quotes

📸 ©Polar Bears International

Uganda’s tree-climbing lions grow scarce amid nationwide decline of the big cat NAIROBI ― Poisoning, poaching and loss of habitat have significantly reduced populations of lion prides in Uganda, signaling the need for long-term commitments to conservation action, researchers writ...

~ 50% decline in #Uganda's #lions due to poisonings, #poaching, & habitat loss. This could affect the numbers of other species. #Hyenas densities were relatively higher & their numbers may be due to lion declines.
news.mongabay.com/2025/01/ugan...

Mountain lions have a variety of adaptations that make them an apex predator. They have exceptional night vision, which aids their ambush hunting style from dusk to dawn. As with most felids, their claws are retractable which allows them to move silently through brush while stalking prey.

Leopards’ unique ‘sawing’ sounds could aid conservation efforts NAIROBI, Kenya — Leopards often produce a unique, deep, guttural roar commonly described as “sawing” due to its resemblance to the sound of a person sawing wood by hand. Researchers in a study publish...

Imagine your friend shouts your name through a crowd, you know it's them just by the sound of their voice. Researchers are using bioacoustics to learn about this in leopards. #Bioacoustics is the study of how animals send & receive sounds. -->

3 mountain lion cubs rescued after car kills female puma in Portola Valley The Oakland Zoo is caring for the cubs, named Fern, Thistle and Spruce, after their presumed mother was killed by a car.

Reduced connectivity between #wildlife habitat patches puts animals at risk as they move through an increasingly fragmented landscape. Obey speed limits to avoid collisions with animals, especially from dusk to dawn when they're more likely to be active.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...