Snow Leopard M7 Renamed: Say Hello to "Devekh"

Here is our first glimpse of M7, now know as Devekh
Here is our first glimpse of M7, now known as Devekh

The newest snow leopard to join our long-term study in Mongolia now has a new name! In February we placed a collar on a strapping young male that we were temporarily calling “M7.” As you can read in earlier posts, M7 is quite an explorer. We are proud to announce that M7 officially has a Mongolian name, “Devekh,” chosen thanks to snow leopard supporters Mark and Vickie Nysether.

The name Devekh hails from traditional Mongolian wrestling and refers to a movement that represents a falcon or phoenix taking off. Our Mongolia Country Director, Bayara, says “Devekh” is a unique, active name. And seeing how snow leopard Devekh has been traveling so much, it seems quite fitting!

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