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Protecting Big Cats

Big cats need our protection. Now more than ever, their future is threatened. Through the Big Cat Initiative, the National Geographic Society helps promote and support initiatives aimed at protecting big cats. Since 2009, the Big Cat Initiative has funded more than 120 grants and protected 7 iconing species of big cats in 28 countries, and built more than 1,800 areas to preserve these animals.

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The Explorers in the field

National Geographic Explorers are exceptional individuals in their fields who receive funding and support from the Society to illuminate and protect our world through their work in science, exploration, education, and storytelling.
They are driven by something bigger than themselves. They see the difference between the world as it is and as it could be, and they make a choice to do something about it with courage and conviction.

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Kenya's Warrior Watch

The Warrior Watch from the Samburu fights to protect lions under the harsh conditions of extreme drought.

Tracking Lions in Botswana

Andrew Stein and his team share life through a lion's eyes to strengthen connections between humans and big cats.

Protecting leopards in Namibia

Naankuse Foundation's research team created a dedicated “Rapid Response Unit” that help relocate leopards to safe areas, away from farming communities.

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