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.
Two snow leopards successfully collared in Nepal, Stories
Entering The Snow Leopard's Lair - Our World
Lack of data hampers efforts to protect snow leopards from poaching
Snow Leopards No Longer Considered “Endangered,” But Scientists Urge Extreme Caution – Snow Leopard Conservancy
Snow leopards no longer endangered for first time in 45 years, The Independent
What the Snow Leopard's new Threat Status, and the Controversy Surrounding it, Mean – The Jaguar
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
Snow leopard taken off endangered list - but still 'vulnerable', World News
Snow Leopards Are No Longer Listed As Endangered
Snow Leopard Program
Long-endangered snow leopard upgraded to 'vulnerable' status
Range countries to lead new estimate of global snow leopard population as downgraded threat status remains controversial
Snow Leopard Conservation Gets Boost from New Tech, Blog, Nature
Rare snow leopard on the rampage in rural Afghan province