#OnThisDay: Oct 23 marks International Snow Leopard Day. The snow leopard, one of the rarest wild cats, is an indicator of the health and sustainability of the mountain ecosystem, which provides water to up to 60% of the world’s population in Central Asia and the Tibetan Plateau. Estimates suggest that 4,500-7,500 snow leopards live in the mountains of Central Asia and experts believe that 60% of the entire population of snow leopards lives in China. China has been continuously strengthening wil

Today is #InternationalSnowLeopardDay 🐆 These beautiful, elusive creatures have never been at greater risk. Find out what we’re doing to protect and save the snow leopard - https://pand.as/2OQGZS9 #SnowLeopardDay Video: © Muhammad Osama / WWF-Pakistan | WWF

7.9K views · 558 reactions | HUGE: Bhutan reports increase in #SnowLeopard numbers!  Found in twelve countries across Asia’s high mountains, they face many threats – like #ClimateChange, habitat degradation and poaching. Because of this, these spectacular animals are seeing population decline globally. This news, though, brings us hope. We celebrate this incredible achievement in conservation. ✨ | WWF | Facebook

There are only around 90 Amur leopards left in the wild and they are threatened by habitat destruction and poaching. Adopt one today and help protect this beautiful big cat. | WWF UK

Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and habitat loss are pushing snow leopards to the brink. Their decline signals deeper ecological distress. ❄️ We must conserve them. Share this and be a voice for snow leopards. #theherds | WWF

27K views · 524 reactions | Did you know that Nepal is home to hundreds of snow leopards?  It’s not easy to see these shy, elusive big cats – they're masters of camouflage. But that doesn’t stop people in the country from protecting them. Citizen scientists help us understand more about these animals  | WWF | Facebook