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This issue of Big Cats Magazine explores the delicate balance between big cats, their habitats and the communities that share these landscapes. The cover story journeys into the mangroves of Panama and Colombia, examining the threats facing jaguars and the importance of protecting connected coastal ecosystems. A related perspective looks at jaguars as an umbrella species whose conservation can help safeguard forests, wetlands, rivers and the livelihoods they support. The issue also examines Nepal’s tiger boom, where a remarkable recovery has brought new challenges around human–tiger coexistence, habitat connectivity and long-term conservation. In Malaysia, the spotlight falls on the Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tiger Reserve (ASARTR) and its integrated approach to protecting the Critically Endangered Malayan tiger through habitat restoration, prey recovery, scientific research and community participation. Readers will also discover how responsible ecotourism is creating new opportunities for conservation and local communities in India, while the SAWEN Shield examines the growing sophistication of wildlife crime and the regional cooperation needed to combat trafficking. The issue concludes with evocative photographic stories, including the close-knit Botswana lion family, offering a glimpse into the beauty, resilience and fragility of life in the wild.
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