Himalayan red pandas keep to the canopies in high-altitude forests, sharing even these remote habitats with humans. These elusive mammals were first described 50 years before the giant panda, though they are classified in a family all their own.

The AZA’s SAFE Red Panda and their conservation partner in Nepal, Red Panda Network, work to protect this species through research, policy, education, and empowerment of local communities.

The cheetah’s speedy reputation has made them an African icon, though they continue to face serious threats in the wild. Despite a 90% population decline over the last 100 years, conservation actions today are poised to secure their future.

The Cheetah Conservation Fund aims to protect these beloved big cats and their habitats worldwide. Using critical research data and education, they envision a world in which cheetahs live peacefully alongside human communities.

These high-altitude cats are designed for life in the mountains, with long, thick tails, clever camouflage, and wide, fluffy paws to tread easily through snow. Protection efforts are critical for their survival and to keep their ecosystems in balance amid expanding human settlements.

By growing awareness and sharing innovative practices with local communities, the Snow Leopard Conservancy envisions a future in which humans and snow leopards can coexist peacefully.