Happy International Snow Leopard Day! These iconic big cats are perfectly equipped for life in the mountains with their expert climbing skills and snow-camouflage coat. | WWF UK

An Australian skier was stopped in his tracks when he saw this camouflaged snow leopard hiding right in front of him. (Credit: Caters News Agency) | The Weather Channel

A camera trap situated in the high mountains of Northwestern China captured stunning footage of a female snow leopard and her two cubs roaming through the snow. These elusive animals usually live above the tree line on steep and rocky peaks, their lustrous pale gray coats allowing them to blend seamlessly into the landscape. Video clips captured by camera traps, like the one seen here, give us a window into the snow leopard's world. The big cat’s elusive nature and the difficult terrain it lives

Today is #InternationalSnowLeopardDay 🐆 These beautiful, elusive creatures have never been at greater risk. Find out what we’re doing to protect and save the snow leopard - https://pand.as/2OQGZS9 #SnowLeopardDay Video: © Muhammad Osama / WWF-Pakistan | WWF