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Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
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Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
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Behzad J. FRGS : " Read all about it!
Thanks to @voygrtravel’s spectacular team and a lot of hard work, we are featured in this weeks @ft_howtospendit, which is "widely regarded as the benchmark for luxury lifestyle magazines." . "January temperatures can go as low as -40˚C, so Behzad applies an impressive eye for detail to every aspect of his guests’ comfort. The thick canvas tents are lined with felt, large enough to stand up in and furnished with beds, tables and rugs. The double-layer full-down sleeping bags are army surplus, designed for outdoor midwinter use .... propane heaters and hot-water bottles guarantee a toasty night." . Read the full article at link in bio. . Snow leopard expeditions for this winter still have a few spots left! Join us for an incredible experience searching for the ghost of the mountains. Booking link also in bio. "
Behzad J. Larry: " I’ll be leading two trips in February and March, 2019, to track and photograph the elusive ghost of the mountains in the Trans-Himalayas of Ladakh. We’ll primarily be based out of Hemis National Park in Ladakh where the BBC’s Planet Earth II snow leopard sequences were shot and we’ll be using the same guides and trackers as well. "
Snow Leopard with Ibex kill.
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02-16-2020
Snow leopards face threat of disease epidemic that could spread to humans In the South Gobi Province of Mongolia in 2011, four snow leopards were discovered dead and without a clear cause of death. This discovery led to the assembly of an international team of researchers who would set out to investigate possible zoonotic pathogens that could derail conservation efforts. The snow leopard is a threatened and highly vulnerable species that lives in the mountain ranges of Central Asia. There may be as few as 4,000 of these big cats in the wild, and their numbers are still declining. This species faces many threats, including poaching, habitat loss, climate change, and conflict with herders. The possibility that snow leopards could also be facing an epidemic of a deadly disease was of major concern to the conservation community. Between 2008 and 2015, a team of researchers from the Snow Leopard Trust and Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation captured 20 snow leopards, and determined that all but one appeared to be clinically healthy. These cats were tested for multiple zoonotic pathogens, of which several were detected. These included Coxiella burnetti, which can cause Q fever in humans and infect livestock; Leptospira species, which are transmittable to people and can lead to life-threatening infections, and Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that is able to infect any warm-blooded animal and cause toxoplasmosis. Ticks found on these leopards also contained many types of potentially zoonotic bacteria. “A disease epidemic could be devastating to wild snow leopards due to their low numbers and many other threats to their existence,” says Carol Esson of James Cook University in Australia, lead author of the paper. “Although the zoonotic pathogens identified in this study did not appear to cause illness to the snow leopards in the short term, they have caused illness in other wild cats. And so, there is now a need to establish surveillance to monitor for potential longer-term disease impacts on this vulnerable population.” This initial study, published in Infection Ecology & Epidemiology, will be an important reference for the health of snow leopards as surveillance efforts continue.
Amit Eshel: " I travel to the remote corners of the planet for the slightest chance to whiteness rare moments like this. This is why I love wildlife photography so much, everything is possible, nothing is guaranteed. "
Behzad J.Larry : " Incredibly thankful to our hardworking team for an absolutely ground-breaking snow leopard season here in Ladakh, India.
Our spotters, the very best in the world, tracked 30 snow leopards in 34 days of tracking. Each morning, they rose at dawn in temperatures below -15°C and looked through our @swarovskioptik_nature BTX 95 scopes to search for one of the most elusive big cats on earth. Our camp staff kept guests warm, well fed, and in great spirits. We were fortunate to see a mother and her two cubs 4 times! The contagion of coronavirus has cut short our season, with travel bans affecting many regions. Thanks to the brilliant conservation work our team and partners will continue to do, these beautiful cats will still be around for when our guests return to search for them in 2021. This year, we bring our unique style of mixing conservation with ecotourism to new reserves in snow leopard habitats beyond India. Critical dollars pouring into frontline communities are essential for saving the snow leopard and its habitat. We look forward to welcoming you on snow leopard expeditions later this year and in 2021. Till then, wash your hands, keep distance, and look out for some snow leopard cub action as we process our videos. "
Amit Eshel: " Little something to improve the general mood during these difficult days... Wild Snow Leopard kitten "
Behzad J. Larry: " Snow leopard.
My favorite photograph of a snow leopard. I’ve sighted somewhere around a hundred wild snow leopards so far, including getting to observe and handle one during a scientific collaring last year, but this image is the “closest” I’ve been in photographic terms to one. Remote cameras, while seemingly simple in theory, are a huge pain to work with if the results you’re seeking are visually stunning. Off the shelf game cameras are great for documentary shots to show movement, understand population sizes, and do scientific research. They are also plug and play and easy to set up. But professional camera trapping rigs have an added layer of complexity. The image has to be visualized when setting it up. Where does the subject walk? What background do you want it on? What light should you set the camera for? Then, a completely wild animal must also make those same choices that you predicted, at the right time of day. This image was the result of several months of work, including climbing a 4,300m ridge every few weeks to problem solve the myriad issues that crop up. Batteries die, a herd of blue sheep fills up the memory card by hanging out in front of the set up all day, the snow leopard only walks past the camera in the dead of night. But when you do get an image, exactly as you had planned for, it is the best feeling in the world. On expedition with @voygrtravel. This image was a team effort that involved 7 people over 6 months. @voygrtravel offers a camera trapping service where we manage your cameras for a few months. Just like our team has for the BBC, NatGeo, and others. Pair it with one of our award winning snow leopard expeditions in 2021. "
In this documentary we have the whole sequence of the most spectacular hunting among big cats we know. Look at it from 24mn:00 to 26mn:15...
As a reminder here you are this famous and repeated hunting sequence we already know but without the end. 
Snow leopard chilling unperturbed in a blizzard like it’s nothing. Filmed in Kibber, Himachal at temperatures of nearly -25C (and a Himalayan blizzard).
Bahzad J. Larry: " Snow leopard. Ladakh. "
Bahzad J. Larry: " Snow leopard with spring flowers. Trans-Himalayas. " |
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