“The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoilation of a continent which we once confused with progress.”
Peter Matthiessen,
There may be 4,500 – 7,500 snow leopards left in the wild
Snow Leopards are confirmed to live in 12 countries of Central Asia.
Snow leopards are protected in nearly all countries under national and international laws. They are listed in Appendix 1 of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, 1977), which sets strict regulations on export or import of animals or their body parts. Only Tajikistan is not signatory to the CITES agreement.
thank you so much - they are beautiful