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 ...

Leopards may rule the top of the food chain in their ecosystems, but even these powerful predators can fall to an unlikely challenger: the honey badger. A leopard’s agility and strength make it a ...

The leopard, the most graceful of Africa's predators, is feared throughout the continent. Leopards do not consider humans to be special, aside from their being easy prey that neither bite nor scratch ...

(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.

(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 ...