When is International Snow Leopard Day?
Monday October 23rdInternational Snow Leopard Day, October 23rd, commemorates this endangered species. It's also a day to learn more about the snow leopard and how to protect this elusive creature.
These big cats are more closely related to a tiger than a leopard, although they are more closely related to a tiger than a leopard. Snow leopards live in alpine areas with a 18,000-foot elevation, mainly in the Himalayas. The most snow leopards are found in China and Mongolia. They also live in Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Russia.
These cats are known as snow leopards because they adapt well to the snow and cold. Natural snowshoes are portrayed by their wide fur-covered feet. Because few people see them, snow leopards are often referred to as "ghosts of the mountains." They usually come out at dusk and dawn when it's still dark, which is one reason for this. Snow leopards are also well camouflaged, making them difficult to detect..
