Chontelle Burns, Endangered Cats Of The World (ANIMAL 2025)

Three wild cat species that are facing an uncertain future: the snow leopard, caracal and cheetah. All three species face human conflict and encroachment, the wildlife trade, disease and many other threats to their continued existence beyond the end of our lifetime. We need to protect these species - and the many others - around the world to help maintain the balance of nature and to fuel our children's imaginations and love for the wild world. These three shots were taken at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Billabong Zoo, NSW. Caracal: Sabi. Cheetah: Jabari. Snow Leopard: Sabu.

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