Persian Leopard Working Group (PeLeWG)

Professional network established in March 2023 and including more than 40 members from all 12 range countries of Southwest Asia and beyond

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We participated in the Third Range State Meeting of the @BonnConvention Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI) in June, Tashkent. Discussed the Programme of Work, clarified the Persian leopard status, and made presentations. Strong boost for capacity building and fundraising.

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@PersLeopWG participated in Technical Workshop for the @BonnConvention Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI), 6-8 May 2025, Vilm Island, Germany to revise its work program and suggest the expansion of SW Ustyurt and Kopetdag conservation units where Persian leopards live.

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@ecology_kabir & team organized the event “Empowering Guardians: Involvement of Women in Leopard Conservation in Pakistan” in Ayubia NP to celebrate International #LeopardDay, break traditional barriers and acknowledge women's key role. @LeopardConf, @PersLeopWG.

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@PersLeopWG has just published an article “Protecting the Persian leopard” in Big Cats Magazine produced by @IBCA_official. It provides a comprehensive overview of the status and conservation of this magnificent big cat range-wide. Available at https://t.co/3p7HGpslyh

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@PersLeopWG celebrated the #Internationalleopardday of May 3 by presenting “The Persian leopard: building bridges through range-wide cooperation” on the @IBCA_official webinar. Presentations about 4 other Asian subspecies followed. Watch full video at https://t.co/cdf5BjdIbd.

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The @PersLeopWG supported Kaveh Hobeali from Future4Leopards (Iran) in “Engaging with Indigenous People and Local Communities for Biodiversity Conservation” (Kathmandu, 5-8 Mar). Organized by @snowleopards, @ethicalconserv and @redpandanetwork, the PARTNERS principles in focus.

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@PersLeopWG supported Hana Raza from @LeopardsBeyond to participate in the Training for Trainers on Community-Driven Conservation course (Mongolia, 3-7 Feb). Organized by @snowleopards, @ethicalconserv and Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation, based on the PARTNERS principles.

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On World Ranger Day of July 31, @LeopardsBeyond and the General Directorate of Forest Police gave @persleopwg Ranger Awards to three exceptional rangers from Iraqi Kurdistan to celebrate their outstanding contributions to the conservation of Persian leopards and other wildlife.

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On World Ranger Day of July 31, @LeopardsBeyond and the General Directorate of Forest Police gave @persleopwg Ranger Awards to three exceptional rangers from Iraqi Kurdistan to celebrate their outstanding contributions to the conservation of Persian leopards and other wildlife.

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Happy to inform you that a new article about our @PersLeopWG is now published and available for download at https://t.co/UpZ2koAzLP and https://t.co/QIdeZBtgAX

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The Ranger Award Ceremony took place on June 5, 2024 at the National Environmental Protection Agency in Bamyan, Afghanistan under support of @persleopwg and cooperation with @TheWCS Afghanistan. The 10 nominated rangers received cash prizes and appreciation letters.

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The Ranger Award Ceremony took place on June 5, 2024 at the National Environmental Protection Agency in Bamyan, Afghanistan under support of @persleopwg and cooperation with @TheWCS Afghanistan. The 10 nominated rangers received cash prizes and appreciation letters.

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On May 23, @UnivofHaripur Wildlife Ecology Lab organized the Ranger Award Ceremony to appreciate the achievements of Pakistan’s rangers in wildlife conservation. The three nominees received the field kits, equipment and cash prizes due to support from @PersLeopWG . Thanks all!

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Happy to present our website https://t.co/gWLsR1LZHj with useful information, news and how people can support/be involved in our work. Its Resources and Projects contain diverse publications (mid-1800s to now), mostly with free downloads. News are regularly updated. Enjoy!

[Persian Leopard Working Group (PeLeWG) @PersLeopWG]

Happy to present our website https://t.co/gWLsR1LZHj with useful information, news and how people can support/be involved in our work. Its Resources and Projects contain diverse publications (mid-1800s to now), mostly with free downloads. News are regularly updated. Enjoy!

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A unique video of mating Persian leopards in May 2024 in Golestan National Park, Iran. Increasing the reproduction and survival rates of these gorgeous animals throughout their range is the ultimate goal of our Persian Leopard Working Group. Author: Jafar Panahpour

[Persian Leopard Working Group (PeLeWG) @PersLeopWG]

A unique video of mating Persian leopards in May 2024 in Golestan National Park, Iran. Increasing the reproduction and survival rates of these gorgeous animals throughout their range is the ultimate goal of our Persian Leopard Working Group. Author: Jafar Panahpour

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Our @PersLeopWG has celebrated #InternationalLeopardDay by nominating 10 rangers from Afghanistan, 3 from Iraqi Kurdistan and 3 from Pakistan for awards to appreciate their dedication and professionalism. Thanks Zalmai Moheb, @hanaraza, @LeopardsBeyond and @ecology_kabir!

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On #InternationalLeopardDay, a member of @PersLeopWG Steering Committee @ecology_kabir was announced a winner of the @LeopardConf Bursary Programme for Leopard Conservation. Greetings and thanks to @LeopardConf!

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On #InternationalLeopardDay, a member of @PersLeopWG Steering Committee @ecology_kabir was announced a winner of the @LeopardConf Bursary Programme for Leopard Conservation. Greetings and thanks to @LeopardConf!