Though snow leopard populations are plummeting, Kyrgyzstan is becoming a model for conservation efforts. http://on.natgeo.com/2fmO8Ef | National Geographic

A camera trap situated in the high mountains of Northwestern China captured stunning footage of a female snow leopard and her two cubs roaming through the snow. These elusive animals usually live above the tree line on steep and rocky peaks, their lustrous pale gray coats allowing them to blend seamlessly into the landscape. Video clips captured by camera traps, like the one seen here, give us a window into the snow leopard's world. The big cat’s elusive nature and the difficult terrain it lives

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