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Protecting the Jaguar

It is our responsibility to ensure land for these jaguars and other predators to roam freely. That's where Project Wildcat comes in.

Endangered Big Cats Caught On GreaterGood.org Wildlife Cameras!

The goal of Project Wildcat is to protect the estimated 80 jaguars left in Northern Sonora, Mexico. This endangered population is the last hope for the species’ reintroduction into the United States. Protecting these and other big cats is done in a number of ways, one of which is working with ranchers and landowners to sign agreements not to […]

Jaguar Sightings in Sonora, Mexico

On October 17, 2016, our team had the opportunity to visit Project Wildcat, one of GreaterGood.org’s Signature Programs.  In partnership with Primero Conservation, Project Wildcat is working to protect the northernmost jaguar breeding population in Sonora, Mexico, just north of the existing Northern Jaguar Reserve. In this unique region, we are working with local landowners to develop […]

Project Wildcat Finishes 2016 Strong!

In December 2016, Project Wildcat ended the year on a high note. Our approach to protect the estimated 80 jaguars left in Northern Sonora, Mexico, by expanding the existing Northern Jaguar Reserve has been a huge success as we look to add even more acres. This is done by partnering with ranchers and landowners north of the reserve […]

Save Jaguars, Protect Cattle, and Help Ranchers Through One Simple Action

Project Wildcat was designed to protect the estimated 80 jaguars left in Northern Sonora. This endangered population is the last hope for the species’ reintroduction into the U.S. The main threat to these big cats is being killed, trapped, poisoned, or shot by ranchers and landowners who see these animals as threats to their cattle. Through Project Wildcat, […]

Wildlife Camera Trap Discoveries

Project Wildcat relies heavily on wildlife cameras to trap images of big cats and other wildlife. Many mammals are difficult to study, because they are secretive and mostly active at night. Thornscrub mammals are particularly poorly known. Project Wildcat wildlife cameras are set on ranches we have signed agreements with and checked often. It is […]

How Camera Trap Images Are Saving Jaguars

In November of 2015, GreaterGood.org launched our Project Wildcat program, which works with local ranchers in Sonora, Mexico to create a protected area for jaguars and other large predators. One way we use to gauge success of the program is to place “camera traps,” or motion-triggered cameras, throughout the affected area in order to confirm […]