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10 Countries With The Largest Snow Leopard Populations

From the high-altitude plains of China and Mongolia to India’s Himalayan slopes, discover the 10 countries with the largest snow leopard populations. Learn how each nation protects these majestic ‘ghosts of the mountains’

A snow leopard peeps from behind a tree Photo: Pixabay
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China

China is home to about 4,500 snow leopards across Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. Its vast plateaus and national reserves make it the world’s largest snow leopard stronghold.

China's snow leopards
China's snow leopards Photo: wwf/instagram
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