Category Archives: Snow leopard

Woodland Park Snow Leopard Cubs Receive Special Care

On May 2, Woodland Park Zoo staff members were pleased to welcome three endangered snow leopard cubs born to mother, Helen, and father, Tom. Since snow leopards are solitary animals, Helen assumed the role of being a good, attentive mother … Continue reading

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Saving the Gray Ghost of the Himalayas

The plight of the endangered snow leopard is a familiar story. There are only a few thousand individuals left in the wild due to hunting for their fur and bones, which are used in traditional Asian medicine. In addition, as … Continue reading

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