Found in March severely injured and on the brink of death, a snow leopard cub in the Chinese mainland’s Qinghai Province has made a dramatic comeback thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Caretakers at a Xining zoo have guided the cub through three intense treatment stages—stabilization, wound care and strength building. It has now entered the fourth and final rehab phase, focused on restoring full mobility and preparing for possible release back into the wild.
Snow leopards are classified as vulnerable, with an estimated 4,000 to 6,500 individuals left in the wild. This cub’s journey highlights the impact of data-driven wildlife programs combining veterinary science, local community engagement and technology such as GPS tracking collars, which have increased survival rates by 30% in the region.
Since being moved to Xining, the cub has become a local sensation, drawing visitors and raising awareness about global conservation. As it takes its first confident strides again, it serves as a living reminder of the power of global cooperation in protecting endangered species.
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Injured snow leopard cub begins final phase of treatment in Qinghai
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