“Watching It Burn” is another piece from GATSBY’s “Welcome Home” series addressing how we interact with animals and our planet. Pink Panther is seen with the reflection of the burning Amazon in his sunglasses.
The jaguar (Panthera onca) holds many titles; The main predator in the Amazon, it’s also the largest big cat species in the Americas and the third largest feline in the world, after tigers and lions. This iconic species plays a vital role in its habitat by controlling other species’ populations and helping maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Unfortunately, the jaguar’s range has decreased by half in the last 100 years due to deforestation and agricultural activities, resulting in reduced and even extinct jaguar populations in some countries. Despite numerous conservation efforts, their populations continue to decline.
As with all of the pieces in GATSBY’s “Welcome Home” series, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this piece will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund.
