Snow leopards are usually killed due to poaching of their fur and skin. They have been being driven close to extinction because of these imports, but conservation efforts are helping Snow Leopards live on. They are often poached for their white fur which is used in some clothing, among other things. Snow Leopard habitat has also been restricted by human development, putting more big felines at risk. Pet owners seek Snow Leopard cubs out in the black market (leaving their mothers alone), but it's illegal to keep them in captivity or sell them as pets. A third reason they might be killed is due to conflict with people when leopards cross-species borders; accidents may happen when vehicles run these species over on roads.