Genetic Assessment of Persian Leopards in Iraqi Kurdistan: A Baseline Study for Effective Genetic Monitoring and Management
Genetic data provide critical insights into population size, connectivity, diversity, and overall viability of a population. Baseline data are essential for assessing these factors and detecting chang...
In collaboration with the local community of Bamo area, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of the Persian leopard population through a comprehensive genetic study conducted through sca...
Fostering coexistence for the Brown bear in the Duhok Governorate of Kurdistan, Iraq
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) population in the Middle East is one of the rarest, most threatened, and least-known large carnivore species. Regarded as a unique subspecies by some researchers (U. a. s...
Building the Capacity of Future Rangers in Kurdistan, Iraq
Conservation law enforcement is an essential component for securing efficiency through reducing illegal activities which is often tasked to rangers. Rangers are usually tasked with a variety of activi...
Empowering local communities: Establishing the Bamo Mountains Community Conservation Area
The Bamo Mountains is a unique and biodiverse ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife species, including the globally Endangered Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor/tulliana). However, th...
Genetic Assessment of Persian Leopards in Iraqi Kurdistan: A Baseline Study for Effective Genetic Monitoring and Management
Genetic data provide critical insights into population size, connectivity, diversity, and overall viability of a population. Baseline data are essential for assessing these factors and detecting chang...
In collaboration with the local community of Bamo area, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of the Persian leopard population through a comprehensive genetic study conducted through sca...
Fostering coexistence for the Brown bear in the Duhok Governorate of Kurdistan, Iraq
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) population in the Middle East is one of the rarest, most threatened, and least-known large carnivore species. Regarded as a unique subspecies by some researchers (U. a. s...
Building the Capacity of Future Rangers in Kurdistan, Iraq
Conservation law enforcement is an essential component for securing efficiency through reducing illegal activities which is often tasked to rangers. Rangers are usually tasked with a variety of activi...
Empowering local communities: Establishing the Bamo Mountains Community Conservation Area
The Bamo Mountains is a unique and biodiverse ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife species, including the globally Endangered Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor/tulliana). However, th...
Genetic Assessment of Persian Leopards in Iraqi Kurdistan: A Baseline Study for Effective Genetic Monitoring and Management
Genetic data provide critical insights into population size, connectivity, diversity, and overall viability of a population. Baseline data are essential for assessing these factors and detecting chang...
In collaboration with the local community of Bamo area, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of the Persian leopard population through a comprehensive genetic study conducted through sca...
Fostering coexistence for the Brown bear in the Duhok Governorate of Kurdistan, Iraq
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) population in the Middle East is one of the rarest, most threatened, and least-known large carnivore species. Regarded as a unique subspecies by some researchers (U. a. s...
Building the Capacity of Future Rangers in Kurdistan, Iraq
Conservation law enforcement is an essential component for securing efficiency through reducing illegal activities which is often tasked to rangers. Rangers are usually tasked with a variety of activi...
Empowering local communities: Establishing the Bamo Mountains Community Conservation Area
The Bamo Mountains is a unique and biodiverse ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife species, including the globally Endangered Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor/tulliana). However, th...
LBB Founder Received the National Geographic Society's Wayfinder Award
13/06/2025
We are thrilled to share that National Geographic Society has recognized Hana Raza, founder of Leopards Beyond Borders (LBB), as one of the 15 recipients of its prestigious 2025 Wayfinder Award presen...
LBB Joins the Women for Conservation Circle
24/11/2024
Leopards Beyond Borders is excited to join the Women for Conservation Circle, an initiative established by the Women for Conservation organization. This global network connects women-led conservation ...
Forest Rangers Training
28/08/2024
Leopards Beyond Borders (LBB) recently conducted another training and seminar for forest police rangers at the Sulaimani Directorate of Forest Police. This initiative is part of a generous grant funde...
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