Snow leopard sat close to edge of a snowy cliff

Pushed to the Edge:
Snow Leopard Appeal

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Living the high life

Snow leopards live on top of the world. They have adapted to survive in some of the most harsh and remote environments. But these magnificent big cats are in trouble, and they really need your help.

But So Close To The Edge

With as few as 4,000 thought to be left in the wild. And up to 450 killed each year. Snow leopards could be at risk of disappearing forever. 

Habitat degradation and fragmentation, prey depletion, conflict with communities and illegal wildlife trade are jeopardising their future.

And now, climate change is estimated to drastically reduce what’s left of snow leopard habitat. Pushing them to the very edge of survival. 

a wild snow leopard triggers a camera trap atop a mountain, as it looks into the distance
© Sascha Fonseca / WWF UK

An upwards shift

Studies suggest the Himalayas to be warming three times faster than most of the planet. And snow leopards will bear the brunt.  

Snow leopards and their natural prey live above the tree line. But as temperatures increase this is shifting higher leaving snow leopards with nowhere left to go.

an infographic detailing the effect of climate change on the mountain treeline. Climate change will affect snow leopard prey numbers, driving them toward livestock instead.

Increasing temperatures will lead to changes in their environment. Including prey displacement and increased competition with wolves and other predators. In addition, people, livestock grazing, and infrastructure are also moving upwards.

These changes will increase the risk of snow leopards coming into conflict with humans and preying on livestock. Leading to more cats sadly being killed in retaliation. But with your help we can mitigate this.

Mountainous moments

With over 20 years’ experience in snow leopard conservation, we have the knowledge and skills to help snow leopards survive. But we can’t do it without you!   

By sending your gift today, you’ll be part of a growing global community rallying together to protect these elusive, yet incredibly important big cats. 

You can help strengthen crucial snow leopard research and monitoring. Mitigate human wildlife conflict and help protect their vital home for them and the hundreds of million people who rely on this fragile ecosystem.

a timeline graphic detailing the history of WWF's snow leopard conservation efforts

will you rise to the challenge?

By giving a lasting gift today, you will help us to protect snow leopards and their habitat through ongoing conservation work, and carry out other vital conservation work around the world.

Close up of a wild snow leopard as they trigger a DSLR camera trap high up in mountains of Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas.

£15

Could pay for a camera trap SD card to monitor snow leopards and other wildlife
a farmer's paddock in the mountains full of sheep and other livestock

£30

Could fund 20 metres of fencing to prevent snow leopard attacks on livestock – helping to reduce conflict with community
A group of snow leopard researchers & vets add a GPS tracking collar to a snow leopard to help track their movements to guide conservation efforts

£50

Could provide a first aid kit for a group of community rangers conducting anti-poaching patrols
Snow Leopard Lying In Snow

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