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    NFL Star is a Real "Lion-backer"

    Learn Why Minnesota Viking Erin Henderson Supports CAU

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In the Field

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    Big Cats of Ruaha

    Visiting with Dr. Amy Dickman of the Ruaha Carnivore Project in Tanzania.

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    Cheetahs of the Kalahari

    For the past five years, Gus Mills and his wife have been studying the approximately 350 cheetahs that live in the Kalahari, a highly arid environment consisting primarily of vegetated sand dunes.

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    Halting Lion Hunting

    Grantee Emily Fitzherbert will make the first attempt to halt lion killings among locals who receive economic gain by hunting lions.

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"Love" Videos

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    Big Cats Need Our Love Too

    Got "the moves like jaguar"? Want to say hey to your "mane squeeze"? Watch our quick and quippy big cat love notes. Share the love by sending to a friend!

Help Save Big Cats

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    Donate

    Donate to the Big Cats Initiative and raise money for field research.

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    Big Cats Updates

    The Explorers Newsletter brings you updates on funded projects like the Big Cats Initiative.

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    Little Kitties for Big Cats

    Upload a photo of your little kitty and help save big cats for just $5.

Big Cats Educational Resources

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    Big Cats Education

    Use videos, photo galleries, and maps to give students a clear view of the biology and threats to big cats.

Lion Decline Map

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    90 Percent Gone

    Our interactive timeline shows the startling decline of lions in the wild.

Big Cats Partners and Supporters

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    WildlifeDirect

    WildlifeDirect supports conservationists in Africa directly on the ground.

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    WildCRU

    WildCRU bridges the gap between academic theory and practical problem solving.