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Selfie Gone Wrong: Snow Leopard Attacks Tourist at Xinjiang Ski Resort

A tourist at Keketuohai International Ski Resort in Xinjiang, China, took a selfie with a rare snow leopard despite safety warnings and was mauled, suffering injuries to her face while a helmet reportedly protected her skull; a ski instructor chased the animal away. She was hospitalized and described as stable, and authorities have increased patrols and reiterate warnings to avoid close encounters with wildlife in the UNESCO-listed resort area.

via Daily Express US|

#china #selfie #snow-leopard

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Selfie with Snow Leopard Ends in Mauling for Skier in China

A skier in Keketuohai Geopark, northern China, took a selfie with a rare snow leopard moments before the animal mauled her face; the attack occurred around 7pm on January 27. The skier was saved by her helmet and hospitalized in stable condition as authorities warned of ongoing snow leopard activity in the area. An investigation is underway.

via Daily Mail|

#china #selfie #skier

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Snow leopard injures skier in Xinjiang, prompting wildlife safety push

A tourist skier was mauled by a snow leopard in Koktokay, Xinjiang, China, after approaching the animal for a photo; the injured skier was hospitalized in stable condition. Authorities say snow leopards are a rare, protected species with about 4,000–6,500 remaining worldwide, mostly in China, and have stepped up safety patrols and public awareness to keep people at a safe distance from wild animals.

via CNN|

#safety-guidelines #skier #snow-leopard

world5 days ago•135 min saved

Selfie Snapshot Turns Dangerous as Snow Leopard Attacks Tourist in China Geopark

A tourist was mauled by a snow leopard in Keketuohai UNESCO Geopark, Funyun County, northern China, while trying to take a selfie. The injuries were serious but not life-threatening, and bystanders intervened to separate the animal. Local staff suggested the leopard may have descended from higher elevations due to cold weather and scarce prey; snow leopards are rare and tend to avoid humans, though sightings can occur nearby.

via The Daily Beast|

#china #snow-leopard #travel-safety

world5 days ago•3 min saved

Snow Leopard Attack on Tourist Highlights Wildlife Safety at Chinese Ski Resort

A tourist was mauled by a snow leopard at a ski resort in Keketuohai Geopark, China, after approaching within about three meters to photograph the animal. A ski instructor drove the leopard away with ski poles; the woman was hospitalized and listed in stable condition. Authorities are increasing safety patrols and urging visitors to keep a distance from wildlife, noting snow leopards are rare and highly protected in China.

via PetaPixel|

#attack #china #snow-leopard

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rare Snow Leopard Captured in Afghanistan After Deadly Livestock Rampage"

Afghan authorities captured a rare snow leopard in the country's mountainous northeast after it reportedly killed dozens of livestock animals, and are preparing to release it back into the wild. The juvenile leopard was trapped in a livestock enclosure in Badakhshan province and will be released soon after receiving treatment for a minor leg injury. Snow leopards are listed as "vulnerable" species, with their numbers decreasing due to climate change impacts, habitat loss, and poaching. The mountainous northeast of Afghanistan is one of the few habitats of the elusive leopards, and experts warn that warmer temperatures and human encroachment are threatening their survival.

via CBS News|

#afghanistan #conservation #endangered-species