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 ...

Big cat fans around the world are on the edge of their seats as they await the arrival of International Snow Leopard Day. The annual holiday is approaching on October 23, and it’s a celebration of all ...

Every year, International Snow Leopard Day celebrates one of the most mysterious and majestic creatures roaming the icy peaks of Central and South Asia, the snow leopard. Known as the Ghost of the ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (January 5, 2024) Santa Barbara, CA – On Sunday, January 28, the forecast at the Santa Barbara Zoo calls for snow, sledding, ...

Even Lisa the snow leopard will be able to enjoy the white stuff at the Santa Barbara Zoo's Snow Leopard Festival. Credit: Courtesy photo The forecast for Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Santa Barbara Zoo ...

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 ...

Scientists have identified fossils of snow leopards. The discovery has allowed them to trace the evolutionary history of the species during the Quaternary period and to propose how it dispersed from ...

Sandro Lovari has led research expeditions on large mammals in Nepal and around the world for 50 years. He has been associated with the University of Cambridge UK, University of Groningen, Stockholm ...

As governments from twelve snow leopard range countries meet in Kathmandu this week to increase efforts to safeguard a future for snow leopards, Nepal has announced its ambitious new action plan to ...