People behind the progress
Dr. Anthony J. Giordano
Founder & Executive Director · S.P.E.C.I.E.S.
Carnivore ecology, research coordination and conservation leadership
Lasting protection starts with people.
Anthony connects long-term carnivore research with local conservation action. His role is to rally scientists, communities and institutional partners around meaningful questions, and turn the answers into lasting protection.
Working towards
Connect local conservation leadership, long-term field research and institutional partnerships across the clouded leopard’s range, while supporting the next generation of range-country researchers.
Keep expertise in the field
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Reliable salary support gives conservationists time to build trust, mentor local talent and turn research into practical protection.
Support for program leadership helps sustain research coordination, mentoring and partnerships across Project Neofelis. An individual salary-funding goal, funding period and allocation are not yet confirmed.
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A clear line from support to progress.
Project Neofelis shares its wider work through scientific publications, reports, workshops and public education. Before making a designated gift for this role, ask us to confirm the salary allocation, funding period, intended milestones and reporting arrangements.
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Who we are
S.P.E.C.I.E.S. is an international league of local communities, biologists, and leaders protecting endangered carnivore species, their habitats, and the human communities that share their home.
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Explore our founder's work
Our team has published over 500+ papers under the supervision of our founder, Dr. Anthony J. Giordano.
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