October 23 marks the anniversary of the 2013 Bishkek Declaration, when countries in the snow leopard’s range committed to its conservation. The United Nations later designated the date as the International Day of the Snow Leopard.
A snow leopard’s broad, furry paws help it travel over snow, and its long tail helps it balance on rocky slopes. The tail also makes a handy wrap when the cat rests. Try finding a snow leopard in a wide shot of its habitat. The rosettes that stand out in a close-up can disappear into a rocky hillside.
About the observance
https://www.un.org/observances/snow-leopard-day