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Big Cats Unleashed - Evolution of Big Cat Looks

Why do lions have manes or cheetahs “sunglasses”? Discover how big cats got their iconic looks. Why do lions have manes, leopards have spots, or cheetahs wear “sunglasses”? In this episode, we uncover ...
PBS

Big Cats 24/7: Fun Facts About Leopards

In Season 1 of “Big Cats 24/7,” we met Xudum, a clever female leopard determined to be a mother. While she struggled to protect her kills and raise her cubs, she proved to be an amazing hunter, ...
wsbt

Big cats and big expansion: New big cats exhibit coming to Potawatomi Zoo

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — For the first time in the Potawatomi Zoo's history, it will be expanding! The 23-acre zoo will soon be expanding to a 25-acre zoo after a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday ...
Smithsonian Magazine

In the World’s Best Place to See Wild Jaguars, Residents Are Using the Big Cat’s Appeal to Reach Conservation Goals

Brazil’s Pantanal region has the highest jaguar density on Earth, drawing camera-toting visitors to its riverbanks. Despite overtourism concerns, one enclave may offer a model for how to protect the ...