Maurice Hornocker is a wildlife biologist best known for his work on big
cats. In his 40-year career, he and his colleagues have conducted
pioneering research on numerous species of big cats and other carnivores
worldwide.

Throughout his career he has photographed his research subjects and has
utilized photographs as educational tools in the cause of conservation.

In 1985 he founded the Hornocker Wildlife Institute, a nonprofit research
and education foundation. The Institute, in 2000, merged with the Wildlife
Conservation Society where he served as Senior Conservationist. In 2006 he
founded the nonprofit Selway Institute where he currently serves as
President/Director.