Three snow leopard cubs born at Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ) now have names. WPZ says the cubs have been named Lenny, Phyllis and Raya. Lenny (male) and Phyllis (female) were named by special friends of ...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Another cub has made its public debut at John Ball Zoo — and this time, the community has the opportunity to name her. First-time mother Yuki, 3, and her mate Mylo, 7, welcomed ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Great Plains has announced the name of their snow leopard cub. Asha (pronounced “AH-shah”), meaning hope or wish in Nepalese, was the winner of the naming competition.
There are relatively few snow leopards in the world, and it has likely been that way for a long time, a new study indicates. This situation increases their risk of extinction in a changing environment ...
Big cat fans around the world are on the edge of their seats as they await the arrival of International Snow Leopard Day. The annual holiday is approaching on October 23, and it’s a celebration of all ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
A committee of experts is combining various studies across different times and regions to estimate Nepal’s snow leopard population for the first time using new standards. Past studies varied in their ...
Big cats are elusive, but the snow leopard, especially so. Locals living alongside the leopards often refer to them as the ‘ghosts of the mountains’ as they are hardly ever seen. The snow leopard ...
Whole genome sequencing has revealed that snow leopards have low genetic diversity because they are rare, and probably always have been. Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia). (Credit: Paul Groom Photography ...