(THE CONVERSATION) Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one.

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Only 4,500 to 7,500 snow leopards remain in the wild of central Asia. Living in the remote, rugged mountains, these endangered animals continue to be threatened by the ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Eve Bohnett, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) Snow leopards are known as the ...

Snow leopards are hard to find and count, which makes protecting them difficult. zahoor salmi/Moment via Getty Images Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine ...