Why are snow leopards being hunted?

Answer 1

Snow Leopards are killed to supply illegal fur traders and for their bones which are ground to powder and used illegally in traditional Asian medicines. for their bones and smokey grey fur coats! Due to indiscriminate hunting for its pelt, the snow leopard is in danger of becoming extinct.

Answer 2

In the western and northern part of their range, they mainly hunt wild goats called Asiatic ibex, and in the southern part, The Himalaya mountains and adjacent ranges, they hunt primarily wild blue sheep. They also hunt small mammals such as marmots and hares, and birds such as chukar and snowcock.
a snow leopards prey is maney animals so deal with it ;D

wild sheep, wild boar, hares, mice, deer, marmots, and other small mammals.
The snow leopards pre is the antelopes
snow leopards sometimes hunt blue sheep wild goats and horses.

Answer 3

Snow leopards have historically been hunted for their beautiful fur. Today they are endangered; there are fewer than seven thousand snow leopards in the world.

Answer 4

For their fur which can be made into rugs and coats and also for their bones which are used in East Asian medicines.

Answer 5

It's all about the black market, and demand for the fur coat.

Answer 6

for their fur, for meat, etc...