Join us for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at life in snow leopard research camp in a seven-part series from Tost, Mongolia.
Author: Matt Fiechter
The Gobi Diaries, Part VII: Save the Best for Last
The last morning in camp provides a story Hollywood’s finest screenwriters would be proud to have come up with!
The Gobi Diaries, Part VI: The Snow Leopard Has Saved Our Land
The last full day in camp brings an inspiring conservation with a herder and a beautiful parting gift from a cat.
The Gobi Diaries, Part V: Hey Again, Anu
Our research team in the Tost Mountains meets an old friend again – and tries to capture a new one for the first time.
The Gobi Diaries, Part IV: Uncooperative Cats
Tost’s snow leopards prove to be as elusive as their reputation suggests. Halfway through collaring season, they’ve successfully evaded our carefully laid-out traps.
The Gobi Diaries, Part III: Following in the Cats’ Footsteps
After a week of intense preparations, a calmer routine settles over snow leopard research camp in Tost, Mongolia.
The Gobi Diaries, Part II: Setting Traps
Out research team in the Gobi is getting ready to collar snow leopards and ibex. Follow their adventures here.
The Gobi Diaries, Part I: Welcome to Tost
Join SLT Communications Manager Matt Fiechter for a behind-the-scenes look into our snow leopard study in Mongolia.
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To save endangered species, we need to work with the people who live alongside them. From over 20 years of experience in engaging with local communities, our team has developed a set of principles for successful partnerships.
Climbing Mountains to Help a Mountain Cat
More than 800 ski touring athletes gathered in five locations in Europe this weekend for “Snow Leopard Day”, a fundraising event to benefit snow leopards organized by our long-standing partner, ski touring gear maker Dynafit. Together, they raised more than $10,000 for the mountain cat by climbing some mountains themselves. Our Communications Manager joined in on the fun!