Our team in India is embarking on an ambitious project along with the Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh: Estimating the total snow leopard population of this mountainous Indian state.
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Snow Leopard Trust receives AI for Earth grant from Microsoft
Seattle, WA – The Snow Leopard Trust has been awarded an AI for Earth grant from Microsoft to advance the use of remote cameras for estimating the population size and location hotspots of the elusive, endangered snow leopard.
Tackling Illegal Trade and Poaching of Snow Leopards
US Fish and Wildlife Service and partners in the snow leopard range team up against illegal trade and poaching of these endangered cats. A new database and improved information sharing on snow leopard trafficking will help tackle such crimes.
The Complete Gobi Diaries
Join us for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at life in snow leopard research camp in a seven-part series from Tost, Mongolia.
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.
Snow Leopard Named in Honor of Late Mongolian Researcher
In 2016, our talented and dedicated young colleague Sumbe Tomorsukh tragically passed away. To honor Sumbe’s legacy, we’ve named the newest wild snow leopard to be part of our study in Mongolia after him.
Shamshy: Cubs Caught on Camera
Researchers capture first-ever photos of snow leopard cubs in the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range at the Shamshy Wildlife Sanctuary. The images are a sign of hope for this threatened big cat.
Facebook Fundraisers for Snow Leopards
Social media platform offers a safe, fun and effective way for snow leopard lovers to get together and raise money to help save this magnificent cat.
Big Cat Film Festival Award for Snow Leopard Trust Documentary
A documentary about the Snow Leopard Trust’s community-managed livestock insurance program was selected as the best film about “People & Big Cats” at the International Big Cats Film Festival, held to celebrate World Wildlife Day.