Hundreds of snow leopards being killed every year, report warns, Wildlife
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Figure of 220-450 annual deaths could be even higher, as killings by poachers or farmers often go undetected in the remote mountains of central Asia
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Hundreds of snow leopards being killed every year, report warns
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Unlike many other big cats, snow leopards are not aggressive
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10 Facts About Snow Leopards
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Poachers Illegally Kill Hundreds of Endangered Snow Leopards Each
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Local Communities: The Key to Saving Snow Leopards - Snow Leopard Trust
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