The only photo I have where Kush and Karma, the snow leopard sisters of JCW are together. Their personalities really are apparent in this shot too.

Karma is the individual in the front, who is the anti-social and nervous type. Kush is behind her, the hiding type, but is always more laid back - in fact, we will sometimes go in with her without too much fear that she will attack. Karma, on the other hand is a bit more aggressive so she stays in the den.

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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit http://www.snowleopard.org for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.