Remembering Alan Rabinowitz

Alan Rabinowitz

Jane Fraser and Alan Rabinowitz

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stuttering Foundation Board Member Dr. Alan Rabinowitz. Known around the world as one of the foremost conservationists of “big cats” through his work with Panthera, Alan will forever be remembered by the stuttering community as a true inspiration. His book, A Boy and a Jaguar, chronicles his fulfillment of a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves.

Obituaries in The New York Times:
• Alan Rabinowitz, Conservationist of Wild Cats, Dies at 64

• The board and staff of Panthera mourn the passing of our co-founder, Alan Rabinowitz

• The Washington Post: Alan Rabinowitz, champion of leopards, jaguars and other wild cats, dies at 64

• Mongabay: Alan Rabinowitz, big cat evangelist and voice of the wild, dies at 64

• The Scientist: Wild Cat Conservationist Alan Rabinowitz Dies

• The Nation: World mourns passing of leading wild cat expert and conservationist Alan Rabinowitz, age 64

Alan Rabinowitz — We Are All Wildlife

• WCS: WCS Offers Tribute to Dr. Alan Rabinowitz

• Rabinowitz Leaves a Legacy in the Animal & Stuttering Communities

Articles from National Geographic:
• "Indomitable" Jaguars May Have Lessons in Survival for Us

• Alan Rabinowitz, Wild Cats' Champion and Protector, Dies

• Video of Alan Rabinowitz sharing his story about stuttering during the Stuttering Foundation's gala

• Statement on the Life and Legacy of Panthera Founder and Renowned Conservationist, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz

Updated Aug. 9, 2018

CELEBRITY FOCUS

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