Leopards are severely threatened by commercialisation and poaching, as they are traded for exotic pets and traditional medicine. On International Leopard Day, FOUR PAWS highlights the exploitation of leopards in the global big cat trade, noting that leopards are often killed as substitutes for tigers. Despite protections under CITES, thousands of leopards have been traded. South Africa plays a significant role in this trade due to ineffective legislation. FOUR PAWS advocates for better protection of big cats and operates the LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary for rescued leopards. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)