F4, the female snow leopard who joined our long-term study October 15, 2010 and who turned out to be Zaraa’s mom (!) now has an official new name, Tenger. Here is how Bayara, our Mongolia Country Director, describes the meaning of Tenger: ‘Tenger” means Sky, but still holds the meaning of spirit and power. Mongolians respect …
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New Snow Leopard is Zaraa's Mom!
Great news: On October 15, 2010 Orjan placed a GPS radio collar on a female snow leopard! For now, she is temporarily being called F4. She joins fellow females, Zaraa and Khashaa, as well as six males (Aztai, Tsagaan, Shonkhor, Saikhan, Devekh, and Khavar) to become the ninth snow leopard in our study! F4 is …
The Incredible Tale of the Snow Leopard Named Supermom
The story of the snow leopard called Supermom is nothing short of spectacular (and how could it not be, with a name like that!). To appreciate the story, you first must remember that not long ago snow leopards were called “the ghost of the Himalayas” because so few people had seen them. With your help, …
Company Arrives at Base Camp, Shonkhor Needs a New Collar
Orjan is a Swedish PhD student who works at the base camp of our long-term research project in Mongolia. These are his adventures… Days in field: 67 weight loss: 5.5 kg Beard length: 1.7 cm Signs of madness: Have stopped talking to myself since I got company. Not evident at the moment, unless one counts …
Mining Update: Bayara and Puji Make Presentations in Ulaan Baatar
As you may know, we have been working with communities around our study site in the South Gobi to address mining issues in the area. Bayara, Director of our Mongolia programs, has been helping the communities submit an application for a People’s Protected Area. The proposal was rejected for a second time in August. This …
"James Bond" is a Female: The Elusive New Cat Joins Our Study
Orjan is a Swedish PhD student who works at the base camp of our long-term research project in Mongolia. These are his adventures… At 03:19 (on October 15, 2010) our trap surveillance system alarm went off. This system, with its siren, makes me feel a little like a fire-fighter. In true “fire-fighter manner,” I jumped …
Ibex Rut = Thanksgiving Dinner for Snow Leopards
Orjan is a Swedish PhD student who works at the base camp of our long-term research project in Mongolia. These are his adventures… There hasn’t been much snow leopard activity in my collaring area lately. I do not know what is wrong, there were so many fresh scent marks and pugmarks when I came. The …
The James Bond Snow Leopard
Orjan is a Swedish PhD student who works at the base camp of our long-term research project in Mongolia. These are his adventures… It’s been a rough period in camp. After several long days in field, I decided to take a day off. I was just going to do a little bit of work in …
First Snow Leopard Lithotripsy Performed at Big Cat Rescue
Cloe, a female snow leopard living at Big Cat Rescue, recently became the first snow leopard to undergo lithotripsy. Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses ultrasonic waves to shatter stones in the kidney or upper urinary tract. Thanks to the procedure, her health and well-being have been restored. Big Cat Rescue has posted an …
Base Camp Renovations are Complete!
Photo Courtesy of SLT/Panthera Orjan is a Swedish PhD student who works at the base camp of our long-term research project in Mongolia. These are his adventures… So much has happened during the three weeks since I returned from Sweden that it is hard to know where to begin. I arrived together with Jennifer from …