The snow leopard, often called the “ghost of the mountains,” is a majestic yet elusive big cat that inhabits the rugged and ...

Snow leopard researchers believe the species' decline may have been slowed by conservation projects - including some to protect farm animals from the predators, which are sometimes killed in ...

The ‘Ghost of the Mountain’ as it is often referred to, the snow leopard is the apex predator of this vast land. This elusive but magisterial cat over the past few years has come closer to the human ...

During the first few months of life, the cubs remain in a den, which shields them from predators and the elements. As they grow, snow leopard cubs begin to explore their surroundings and learn ...

The elusive snow leopard (Panthera uncia), often described as the “ghost of the mountains,” has captivated the imagination of ...

Potential predators include jackals, snow leopards and yellow-throated martens, all of which are capable of killing and eating panda cubs. Indeed, the 2008 animated blockbuster Kung Fu Panda tells the ...

The report says that understanding the precise population of the animal is important because of its role as the apex predator in the Himalayan ecosystem. The snow leopard population can indicate ...