Good wildlife news! Snow leopards, a symbol of the delicate interconnects of nature and culture in the Himalayas, are having a positive year in more ways than one. We reported earlier this year that Nepal’s first comprehensive national assessment of its snow leopard numbers, estimated at 397 individuals, which is a stable population. Additionally, a recent WWF-contributed study found that their Nepal home ranges cover more ground than previously estimated, including recording the world’s highest

It’s International Snow Leopard Day! An important reminder that Snow Leopards are vulnerable to extinction in the wild. With their population declining, this makes the conservation of this species through protected habitats and breeding programs even more vital. Visual description: A Snow Leopard is resting on a grey rock. The Snow Leopard takes a big yawn. | Zoos Victoria

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