The Snow Leopard's Shift from “Endangered” to “Vulnerable”: Explained

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Today, the snow leopard was delivered a piece of good news: The most respected international nature conservation body re-assessed it from the category of “Endangered” to “Vulnerable.” But many scientists are urging extreme caution, warning that these iconic symbols of Asia’s great mountain wilderness still face numerous threats. Panthera sat down with Dr. Tom McCarthy, Executive Director of our Snow Leopard Program and a member of the assessment team, to break down the implications of the big cat’s status change.

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The Snow Leopard's Shift from “Endangered” to “Vulnerable”: Explained

What the Snow Leopard's new Threat Status, and the Controversy Surrounding it, Mean – The Jaguar

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