Leopards, Nepal’s other, other big cats, face unprecedented threats

KATHMANDU — Think of big cats in Nepal, and the majestic tiger likely springs to mind, or maybe even the elusive snow leopard. But Nepal is also home to a third big cat: the common leopard (Panthera pardus). Unlike its more celebrated brethren, however, the leopard often gets a bad rap, especially in Nepal’s middle … Continue reading Leopards, Nepal’s other, other big cats, face unprecedented threats