International Day of the Snow Leopard 2026: Date, History, Significance, Conservation Efforts and India’s Snow Leopard Population
International Day of the Snow Leopard is observed on 23 October every year to raise awareness about the conservation of snow leopards and their fragile mountain ecosystems. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day in 2024 through Resolution A/RES/79/143. The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), popularly known as the “Ghost of the Mountains,” is an …
