There is no denying that the snow leopard is an iconic creature. These mountain dwellers, with 12cm thick fur and a characteristic yowl, are actually more closely related to tigers than to leopards, ...

Snow leopards are hard to find and count, which makes protecting them difficult. zahoor salmi/Moment via Getty Images Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine ...

One of the most elusive animal species may disappear, researchers said. Survival of snow leopard populations could be "precarious" in the future due to the way the elusive mountain cats have evolved, ...

India's snow leopard population is estimated at 718, with Ladakh being a major habitat. These elusive cats are vital ...

Adorable photos show careful keepers giving a rare baby snow leopard her first health check after it was born at Chester Zoo. The cub was born to first-time parents Nubra and Yashin, both aged three, ...

The World Wildlife Fund on Monday shared an image showing a snow leopard setting off the 'ultimate selfie' in front of a motion-sensor camera trap. Can you spot its 'friend'? The quiz is simple but ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Sandro Lovari has led research expeditions on large mammals in Nepal and around the world for 50 years. He has been associated with the University of Cambridge UK, University of Groningen, Stockholm ...

Have you ever wondered what makes a big cat a big cat? How about which one of these fierce felines is the biggest of them all? This big cats size comparison will cover these facts and more – all while ...

One of the most powerful recent examples of hyperlocal conservation in the Himalaya is the effort by two sisters from Dolpo, Tshiring Lhamu Lama and Sonam Choekyi Lama, to protect Nepal’s snow ...

A snow leopard named Juno at the Tanganyika Wildlife Park is making everybody smile as she plays with a giant pumpkin, which her caretakers say she has a love/hate relationship with. It seems like she ...