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Camera traps captured a rare snow leopard in Uzbekistan's Gissar State Nature Reserve, proving these elusive "ghosts of the mountain" still roam the protected peaks. An unexpected legacy of Soviet-era conservation is now helping save one of the world's most endangered big cats.
Scientists discovered that South Africa's Cape leopards are genetically distinct from all other African leopards, having evolved separately for over 20,000 years. Despite being hunted nearly to extinction, these smaller cats are thriving with surprising genetic health.
While cheetahs grab headlines at India's Kuno National Park, five other remarkable species have been quietly thriving there for decades. From bold leopards to critically endangered vultures, these animals prove conservation success extends far beyond one famous feline.
A conservation duo transformed a barren plot near India's Tadoba Tiger Reserve into a thriving ecosystem with over 700 trees, 60 bird species, and a sustainable homestay. Their land now captures 10 lakh litres of rainwater yearly while providing safe habitat for wildlife from mongooses to leopards.
With fewer than 120 Arabian leopards left in the wild, a groundbreaking $51.6 million partnership between the Smithsonian and Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for AlUla is racing to save one of the world's rarest big cats. The collaboration will bring these critically endangered leopards to Washington, D.C. for the first time, connecting millions to conservation science while supporting breeding and rewilding efforts.
While viral videos of snow leopards grab headlines, grassroots heroes across India's Himalayas are doing the daily work that saves these endangered "ghosts of the mountains." From rescue missions to community training, their efforts are bringing real results.
A company that brought back the dire wolf is building the world's largest genetic library to save thousands of endangered species from extinction. The Dubai biobank will preserve frozen cells from animals like snow leopards and white rhinos, giving scientists a backup plan for life on Earth.
India will bring together leaders from 95 countries this year for the world's first Global Big Cat Summit, marking a historic moment for wildlife conservation. The announcement came during India's Union Budget 2026, positioning the nation as a global leader in protecting tigers, lions, leopards, and other endangered big cats.
Six families in India now sleep peacefully inside the country's first predator-proof housing cluster, where bamboo fences and solar lights create safety without pushing wildlife away. The simple design is already changing how communities can live alongside tigers and leopards.