@hoglezoo: The ghost of the mountains. 🐆❄️ Today is International Snow Leopard Day, a day to celebrate one of the world's most elusive and vulnerable big cats.   Snow leopards roam the rugged mountains of Central and South Asia, where their thick fur, large paws, and long tails help them survive in some of the planet's harshest environments. They are so well camouflaged that people often call them the "ghosts of the mountains."

Despite these incredible adaptations, snow leopards face growing threats, including habitat loss, climate change, declining prey populations, illegal hunting, and human-wildlife conflict. An estimated 3,500-7,000 snow leopards remain in their natural habitat.

Through our conservation partner, Snow Leopard Trust, Hogle Zoo supports conservation efforts that protect snow leopards and foster coexistence between wildlife and local communities across their range.   #utahshoglezoo #hoglezoo #snowleopardconservation #internationalsnowleopardday

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Friday 23 October 2026 19:54:50 GMT