An image of the snow leopard captured in the Mazongshan Siberian Ibex Provincial Nature Reserve, Subei Mongolian autonomous county, Jiuquan, Gansu province. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

In recent years, the local government has prioritized environmental protection, implementing comprehensive measures to safeguard wildlife habitats. Through enhanced monitoring and strengthened conservation efforts, the Mazongshan Reserve has significantly improved its ecosystem, creating favorable conditions for the return of endangered species like the snow leopard.