Rare images capture snow leopard cubs in their dens

Study finds two-thirds of India’s snow leopards are in Ladakh region

Snow leopards are often called “ghosts of the mountains,” and for good reason: They’re notoriously difficult to spot. But researchers behind a recent study used a comprehensive set of methods — from following the cats’ tracks and droppings, to deploying camera traps over vast areas — to find that the region of Ladakh in the […]

Rare images capture snow leopard cubs in their dens

Snow leopard cubs have been photographed in Mongolia - the first time researchers have visited one of the animals' dens since 2019

Snow Leopard Population Estimates In Nepal Show Just How Endangered This Iconic Big Cat Really Is

Pexels 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, and according to the WWF website they can travel the length of a marathon in just one night, through their quest to hunt and survive. However, partly due to their remote habitats and partly due to human interaction, we don’t know much about th…

Rare Photos Showcase Snow Leopard Cubs in Their Den

Two of the five snow leopard cubs recently photographed in Mongolia SLCF-Mongolia/Snow Leopard Trust A team of researchers explored two snow leopard dens in the Tost Mountains of Mongolia, studying and capturing images of five cubs, which provided a rare chance to gather data on this endangered species. Before their expedition in June and July, [...] The post Rare Photos Showcase Snow Leopard Cubs in Their Den appeared first on Mondo News.