Here's why it's hard to get an accurate count:
* Difficult to monitor: Arabian leopards are elusive and live in remote, rugged terrain. This makes it challenging to track their movements and population size.
* Habitat loss and fragmentation: Their habitat is shrinking due to human development, agriculture, and grazing.
* Poaching and illegal trade: The leopards are hunted for their fur and body parts, contributing to their decline.
The Arabian leopard is considered Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Conservation efforts are underway to protect this species, but more needs to be done to ensure its survival.