In a hilarious and unexpected moment, a snow leopard—normally the king of stealth—was caught on camera leaping in surprise after noticing a security cam. These elusive big cats are known for their calm, composed nature, so seeing one startled like a house cat was both adorable and wildly entertaining. It seems a sudden flash or movement from the camera gave this majestic predator quite the jump scare! Proof that even the most graceful hunters can get spooked by a blinking light. Video #1 credit

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

Discover how camera traps are helping snow leopard conservation 📸 In Kyrgyzstan, a remote mountainous country in the heart of Asia, snow leopards are making a comeback. Explorer and biologist Dan O’Neill travels there, finding out the real stories behind one of the most charismatic, elusive and endangered animals. This programme was filmed in accordance with all applicable international and local laws and guidelines pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic. #SnowLeopards #GhostsintheSnow | BBC Earth