Himani, snow leopard whose seven cubs helped conservation efforts, dies aged 17

New Jersey zoo says 'superstar' big cat will be missed'Incredible mother' came from Tennessee in 2003A snow leopard which gained widespread attention for giving birth to seven cubs, contributing to efforts to protect her species, has died at 17 years old, a New Jersey zoo said on Sunday.Himani reared four litters of cubs at a time when snow leopard breeding success was at a low point, according to a statement from Cape May County Zoo which also said the cat was "peacefully euthanized" on Friday, "following a battle with cancer". Continue reading...