Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A snow leopard signals its presence by urinating beside his trail. These scent markings aren't just territorial, they carry ...

THE SANTA BARBARA ZOO? It's an animal-centered institution known for its conservancy efforts, its spirited holiday celebrations, and, oh yes, celebrities that rock feathers or fur. Monty, the handsome ...

Have you ever wondered what makes a big cat a big cat? How about which one of these fierce felines is the biggest of them all? This big cats size comparison will cover these facts and more – all while ...

For a few fleeting weeks each winter, the famously elusive cats emerge from solitude, calling across the mountains in search of a mate. A snow leopard signals its presence by urinating beside his ...

One of the most powerful recent examples of hyperlocal conservation in the Himalaya is the effort by two sisters from Dolpo, Tshiring Lhamu Lama and Sonam Choekyi Lama, to protect Nepal’s snow ...

One of the crushing realities of being a cat lover is realizing that not every kitten can be cuddled. Don't worry; normal domestic cats are fair game, so long as they want to be held and aren't ...

NEW YORK-- Two new residents of the Bronx Zoo made their debuts Friday. The brother and sister snow leopard cubs were born this summer as part of the zoo's species survival plan program. Two New Snow ...

Big cats are elusive, but the snow leopard, especially so. Locals living alongside the leopards often refer to them as the ‘ghosts of the mountains’ as they are hardly ever seen. The snow leopard ...

A wildlife photographer’s Instagram post has left social media awestruck after capturing something people rarely get to see so clearly. A snow leopard attempting to bring down a full-grown male ibex ...