The countdown to our New Donor Match Deadline has begun! We have until April 30th to raise $13,000 from first time donors. If we do, every dollar will be matched, doubling the impact on snow leopard conservation efforts! We have raised a total of $12,350 so far, and we need your help to make it all the …
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A Wild Snow Leopard Falls Asleep on Camera!
An adorable sleeping snow leopard cuddles up for the night! Situated right in front of our research camera, an adult cat explores the area and finally snuggles up against the chilly nighttime air. This camera took hundreds of photographs, capturing one of the most precious moments seen in snow leopard conservation. We have created a stop-motion film from the pictures, creating the longest video the Snow Leopard Trust has …
A Snapshot of Our Success in India
With so many projects planned for this year, now is a great time to look back at some of the hard work and success of 2011. One of our focus areas for snow leopard conservation is the Spiti Valley of northern India, and we are proud to share an update about our success! Threat to …
Have Your First Donation Doubled!
Right now we are asking all new donors to take the next step in conservation. We have been challenged to raise $13,000 from NEW DONORS by April 30, 2012 and we need your help! If we meet this goal- four longtime supporters will match every dollar, doubling your impact on snow leopard conservation! If you …
Education Efforts in Mongolia Gain Momentum
When snow leopards predate on lifestock, herding families must make a difficult choice between protecting their livelyhood and protecting the cats. Last year, we discovered that for the people living within snow leopard habitat, the answer to this difficult question was not clear. When the snow leopard Shonkor killed more than a dozen domestic sheep and goats, …
Orjan Set To Return in March!
As Sumbee heads to Ulaanbaatar, he leaves our Mongolian base camp temporarily unmanned. Our staffing plan for the country is in development for 2012, but we hope to see Orjan make his return sometime this March. This would mean the beginning of a new collaring season, where we would have the chance to meet more …
New Video of Wild Snow Leopards!
In 2011, motion sensing research cameras were placed throughout prime snow leopard habitat regions in India, and the images are in! These cameras offer a one-of-a-kind look into the world of the wild snow leopard, including all of the wildlife that shares it’s mountain home. Snow Leopard Families on Film is a video series that …
Snow Leopard Trust Featured on BBC World News!
Thanks to your vote, the Snow Leopard Trust won the 2011 BBC World Challenge! We received $20,000 to expand our Snow Leopard Enterprises Program into Kyrgyzstan, and we are doing just that! Right now, Trust staff members are working hard to re-establish relationships with previous community partners and incorporate new families into the program! Last August, …
Snow Leopards Catch the Travel Bug
This January, we saw some incredible movements from the snow leopards in our long-term ecological study. Aztai spent the first half of the month in the southeastern region of his home range, but later circled the entire area three times! Khavar toured his home range throughout the month as well, and was seen making two separate …
Valentine’s Gifts and a Leaping Leap Year!
Valentine’s Day is February 14th, and snow leopard adoptions make the purr-fect gift! Cub adoptions are on sale now for 20% off and all adoptions come with a FREE CALENDAR throughout the month of February! Send your mother, brother, neice or nephew any of our snow leopard adoption packages, and we will include an adorable plush toy …