Javan Leopard News Today

The Java Islands forest area continues to shrink. Consequently, some endemic animals are threatened with extinction.

by Erik Hoffner on 19 July 2021 Tradition holds that the Javan leopard is a symbol of prosperity, and a guardian of forests that provide people with healthy water and fresh air. However, this big cat species is critically endangered and relegated to small patches of forest scattered about the heavily populated Indonesian island of Java. Mongabay spoke with biologist Hariyo “Beebach” Wibisono about its status and the conservation strategies which could be successful, if supported by officia...