Panga® what is it?
The Panga® project shall revolutionize the world of animal imagery by producing anatomical photographs of dogs (muzzles, paw pads, eyes, ears, etc.) and will notably lead to the creation of a unique UHD image bank. With a sharpness never achieved before, the images created reveal such a wealth of detail and information that their potential is both immense and exponential.
Our objective is twofold:
- Contribute to scientific research and education: Our images are valuable tools for veterinarians, researchers, and students in animal biology. The possibilities for new research are considerable and may also be useful to many canine professionals.
- Raise public awareness of canine and animal welfare: By revealing the beauty and complexity of canine anatomy, we wish to encourage respect and protection of dogs by inviting people to better understand them.
The Dog's nose
Did you know that a dog's sense of smell is thousands of times more powerful than ours? It's thanks to its nose, that small, wet, and often cold muzzle, that it perceives the world in a way we can barely imagine!
Panga® shows you the inner workings of this extraordinary natural clockwork…
The dog's paw pads
Dog's paw pads are much more than just supports. These structures, both robust and sensitive, play an essential role in their mobility, their perception of the world, and their well-being!
Panga® guides you through the landscapes of these super-smart soles…
Who is Panga® for?
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Scientific Community
By creating a unique image bank, Panga® offers an innovative and exclusive tool that allows researchers to access a quantity of information and detail never before available, opening the way to an infinite number of comparative studies.
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Canine Professionals
The images can be used as educational materials to enhance the learning of canine anatomy, facilitate communication between professionals and dog owners, and enable better care for dogs and their needs.
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Public & Businesses
Panga®'s images are true photographic works and will be the subject of exhibitions, art prints, and publications. By revealing the complexity and beauty of these organs to the general public, the project promotes the well-being of dogs in our society. The images encourage people to look at dogs in a new light, to better understand and respect them.
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Students & Teachers
Considering dogs and their place in our societies more effectively is primarily an educational issue. By organizing activities and events in primary and secondary schools, Panga® aims to teach children to better understand dogs and, by extension, to consider animal welfare as an essential cause from a young age.
the Panga® initiative
CEO & FOUNDER
A passionate photographer, he has produced photoreports on ocean and boats, and has forged links with some renowned animal photographers. Nicolas also has 25 years of experience in design, art direction, and communication, with expertise in visual identity and UX/UI design. He has worked in many sectors, from luxury to FinTech, and including the medical and NGO sectors. A lifelong animal lover, Nicolas has long sought to combine photography with his convictions for the animal cause. The Panga® project is the culmination of this approach, born from his desire to reveal the hidden beauty of dogs and contribute to a better understanding of their anatomy and needs.
the Panga® team
Scientific Advisory Board
Zoologist, evolutionary biologist, and professor at the University of Jena (Germany) where he heads both the Friedrich Schiller Institute (canine biomechanics research) and the Phyletic Museum. Martin S. Fischer was the first to see the interest in this project and its documentary potential, which could support certain existing research (including that conducted by himself with his laboratory at the University of Jena in Germany). His immense experience allows us to consider new avenues for potential research. He is also a permanent and indispensable advisor to help us evolve and grow within the scientific community and with certain laboratories.
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Veterinary Advisory Board
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of the National Museum of Natural History (MNHN), lecturer in comparative anatomy and head of the anatomy unit at the National Veterinary School of Nantes (Oniris). Member of the European Association of Veterinary Anatomists, Vice-President of the SSNOF (Société des Sciences Naturelle de l'Ouest de la France), Member of the zootechnical and standards committee of the SCC (Société Centrale Canine), member of the standards committee of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). Claude Guintard immediately embraced the idea of the Panga® project and its possibilities, particularly in the field of comparative studies. He regularly provides his expertise and advice from a veterinary and anatomist's point of view.
Animal anatomical imagery redefined
Panga®, a project that is already pushing its own limits…
The Panga® project was born from an existing need for scientific research on dog paws and noses, but we are thinking bigger and are already working on producing images of other anatomical parts (eyes, ears, etc.) and extending the project to other species. We are looking for financial, scientific, and canine professional partners to support our project and collaborate on new ideas.
We look forward to hearing from you!
