A skier dangerously approached a snow leopard in China, only to be attacked by the wild animal. A bystander captured the ...

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a carnivorous hunter admired for its striking coat of white, yellow, or grey fur with black rosettes. Snow leopards live mainly in the alpine and subalpine ...

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

A chilling video showing a skier being mauled by a wild snow leopard after reportedly approaching the animal to take a selfie has gone viral worldwide, prompting urgent questions about wildlife safety ...

Quick Take The ibex survived a massive vertical tumble during the high-stakes snow leopard pursuit. Ibex are the preferred ...

THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO? It's an animal-centered institution known for its conservancy efforts, its spirited holiday celebrations, and, oh yes, celebrities that rock feathers or fur. Monty, the handsome ...

The authorities in China’s autonomous region of Xinjiang have stepped up safety patrols and protective measures, following a rare snow leopard attack on a tourist at a popular skiing destination on ...

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 ...

For a few fleeting weeks each winter, the famously elusive cats emerge from solitude, calling across the mountains in search of a mate. A snow leopard signals its presence by urinating beside his ...

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 ...

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 ...