By using stratified sampling and high-quality habitat data, the study went beyond international standards, covering 28.2 percent of snow leopard habitats, well above the 20 percent required by ...

That literally gave the big cats more room to roam. This theory goes against the notion that ancient snow leopards adapted to high, rocky places. “The analyses we have carried out lead us to conclude ...

The snow leopard, a large feline native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its surrounding regions, is renowned for its adaptations to extreme high-altitude environments. Due to the scarcity of ...

Snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are in serious danger of extinction, with only about 4,000 specimens remaining. They are medium to large felids that live at high altitudes, more than 2,000 meters ...

The study suggests that snow leopards prefer rocky terrain and cold climates over high altitudes. These data may help to ensure the protection of this iconic animal. The study, published in ...