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 ...

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

Earlier this year, the release of Nepal’s first robust national estimate of its snow leopard population helped fill in some of these knowledge gaps. The findings indicate a relatively stable ...

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 ...

In Season 1 of “Big Cats 24/7,” we met Xudum, a clever female leopard determined to be a mother. While she struggled to protect her kills and raise her cubs, she proved to be an amazing hunter, ...

One of the crushing realities of being a cat lover is realizing that not every kitten can be cuddled. Don't worry; normal domestic cats are fair game, so long as they want to be held and aren't ...

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 ...

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 ...

In November 2023, at 4 a.m., four snow leopards made their way into Mingmar Gurung’s livestock corral in Dhakmar village, Mustang district, Nepal. Hearing the goats’ commotion so early in the morning, ...

The Uttarakhand Government is all set to introduce a ‘Snow Leopard Tour’ to boost winter tourism in the state, as PTI ...