Shan Shui Conservation Center released a group of snow leopard photos by French photographer Frédéric Larrey on Tuesday. /CNS Photo

The photos were taken in Sanjiangyuan National Natural Reserve, an important habitat for snow leopards in China, in northwest China’s Qinghai Province. /CNS Photo

Nature observation groups had recorded in 2017 about 30 different snow leopard activities in the reserve, including taking care of the cubs and hunting. /CNS Photo

Experts said the snow leopard population in Sanjiangyuan is kept at a healthy level, with an estimate of over 1,000 snow leopards living in the area. /CNS Photo

China listed snow leopard as an endangered species in 1996. Over 60% of the snow leopard habitat area lies in China. /CNS Photo