Snow leopards have a white-gray coat spotted with large black rosettes that helps them blend in perfectly with steep and often snow-covered rocky mountains. They play a key role in their ecosystem, as both a top predator and as an indicator species in their high-altitude habitat. If snow leopards thrive, so will countless other species. These images were captured during WWF-Russia’s snow leopard population assessment in 2017. | World Wildlife Fund

Every year, the world celebrates International Snow Leopard Day, but do we really know why this animal matters? Known as the “ghost of the mountains,” only a few hundred snow leopards remain in Pakistan, facing threats from climate change and human activity. This video explores why saving them is crucial for protecting the balance of our ecosystem. For more video, Subscribe to the Ibex Media Network YouTube channel. #ibexmedianetwork #climatechange #climatecrisis #snowleopard | Ibex Media Networ