There are eight recognised subspecies of leopard across the world, habitats ranging from tropical forests, grassland plains, deserts to alpine areas. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and wild cat charity Panthera leopard populations are in steep decline across Africa and Asia. As such they are categorised as ‘vulnerable’ – see the ‘Red List’ graphic below. Its primarily threatened by habitat loss to farming and urbanisation. Hunting leopards as trophies is still allowed in certain countries, and illegal trade of their fur and teeth is also widespread.