The snow leopards of Sanjiangyuan are a barometer for the environment of people living on the lower reaches. A decline in the number of snow leopards means a drastic increase in the number of herbivores on the plateau, affecting soil and water quality.

In this episode, CGTN travels to Xining Wildlife Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province to see the country's first breeding center for snow leopards. Veterinarians and wildlife keepers work tirelessly to ensure that this endangered big cat will always roam the plateau!