The total potential snow leopard habitat is about 1,835,000 km 2 in 12 snow leopard range countries. Last winter, a wwf census found a total of 61 snow leopards in russias altaisayan ecoregion, a remote landscape where high, snowy mountain ranges offer a last refuge for this rare feline. The planet is in crisis from climate change to the. Saving snow leopards snow leopards snow leopard facts. They mostly hide together with her mother in their cave. Book 4 by random house childrens publishers uk paperback, 2012 at the best online prices at. Healthy populations of snow leopards indicates good health of the ecosystem that it inhabits.
The snow leopard s powerful build allows it to scale great steep slopes with ease. Save the snow leopard protect our lifeline wwf india. You can find out about the clever plan to protect these big cats in the february 2016 issue of bbc wildlife on sale 20 january 2016. Among the best travel books ever written, the snow leopard gained a reverential following among trekkers and natural history enthusiasts, and its powerful. The elusive, solitary catwith an estimated population between 4,000 and 6,500 individuals lives. In nepal, snow leopards are distributed along its northern frontier. World wildlife fund the leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 352 pages and is available in paperback format. She and i loved reading it and didnt want it to end. This is one of the few books that i actually had a dream about while reading it. But with snow leopard numbers at an alltime low, we are drastically scaling up our activities. A team of local youth along with a wwf india representative carried out a survey by deploying camera traps and collected secondary data on snow leopards from local communities. Eric dinerstein, world wildlife fund, united states.
Hunters become conservationists in the fight to protect the snow leopard a pioneering program recruits locals as rangers in the mountains of kyrgyzstan, where the elusive cat is battling for survival. In canada, wwf is currently supporting snow leopard research and preparation of climateintegrated landscape management planning in the western snow leopard. The snow leopard is legally protected in mongolia, but the population is believed to be in decline because of. Said in the book to consist of only 120 remaining individuals.
There are as few as 4000 snow leopards in the wild, and their numbers are declining due to habitat loss, poaching and the impact of climate change. Tom mccarthy and his team studying the map of snow leopard tracks in mongolia. Field data on snow leopard populations published in this book were collected in 20002011 in the framework of wwf and undpgef programs in the russian part of altaisayan ecoregion. The elusive, solitary catwith an estimated population between 4,000 and 6,500 individuals lives across a vast area of northern and central asia, including the himalayan mountains. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Snow leopard appeal wwfaustralia charity donations. The planet is in crisis from climate change to the pollution in our oceans and devastation of our forests. Snow leopard numbers have been relatively steady in russia since wwf and partners first began monitoring them three years ago.
Free download or read online the snow leopard pdf epub book. You can choose for the gift pack to be sent directly to your gift recipient, or you can choose to receive it to give to them yourself. An expert at navigating central asias high mountains, the iconic snow leopard is recognizable by its long tail and almostwhite coat, spotted with large black rosettes. Pdf the snow leopard book by peter matthiessen free. Saving the ghost of the mountain an expedition among. Piece together all the rosettes in the big cats coat to reveal the magnificent snow leopard that makes its home high in the himalayas. Have a snow leopard mad daughter, who after adopting a snow leopard in the himalayas was given this book as a present. We also have a line of charitable anthologies where a portion of every book sold is donated. Jan 14, 2016 view amazing footage of snow leopards. Of these, the districts of mustang, mugu, dolpo and humla feature prominently for snow leopard populations. And so we are working to ensure such species can live and thrive in their natural habitats.
In 2011, wwf nepal introduced camera traps in kangchenjunga for the first time to help slccghunsa better monitor snow leopards. Englishmongolian childrens book i am snow leopard to buy, dm or call or. According to snow leopards face new threat from climate changepeople, if climate change isnt slowed, more than a third of snow leopard territory might become unsuitable for the cats, according to the world wildlife fund wwf, which has been helping to conserve them for many years. Prior to 2011, snow leopard monitoring was done through transect studies by the slcc where pug marks and feces of snow leopards were studied in order to estimate snow leopard populations.
I thought that there would be some colour pictures in this book throughout. Oct 11, 2015 snow leopard cubs, born 29th of may 2015 2 boys and 1 girl. It needs to be to survive at altitudes above 3,000 metres. Theyre stealthy predators, able to kill prey up to three times their own weight. Hunters become conservationists in the fight to protect the. This book by darla hillard is about rodney jacksons early work capturing and radio collaring snow leopards in nepal. Though these efforts are tedious, they are vital in mapping potential snow leopard habitats. The special adoption gift pack includes a cuddly snow leopard plush toy, snow leopard fact book, adoption certificate, tote bag, living planet magazine, and wwf sticker. Known as the ghost of the mountains, it leads a mostly solitary and mysterious existence but is beautifully equipped for its rugged territory.
The book has been awarded with national book award for. Wwf treats priority species as one of the most ecologically, economically andor culturally important species on our planet. According to the international iucn, 2010 and regional iucn, 2006 assessments, the species is listed as endangered species. Snow leopards are solitary and elusive creatures that usually hunt at dawn and dusk. Jul, 2016 this book is the collective work of a cadre of dedicated and passionate individuals who believe the snow leopard deserves forever to be a living icon of asias high peaks, said coeditor dr. We know that the snow leopard insurance scheme works. The world wide fund for nature pakistan wwf p heard about the cub and sent a staffer to the herders remote village. Snow leapord is listed in the convention on international trade in. The main characters of this travel, non fiction story are. The situation was more urgent than just one animal in danger. Matthiessens the snow leopard is his account of his two months in nepal. Hunters become conservationists in the fight to protect. Thank you items for eligible donations are shipped for free via usps firstclass priority mail.
Snow leopard project of wwf pakistan getting upclose and personal with the snow leopard what we are doing snow leopard project of wwf pakistan is dedicated to enhancing the existing information base about the snow leopard and its conservation through community participation. This book is the collective work of a cadre of dedicated and passionate individuals who believe the snow leopard deserves forever to be a living icon of asias high peaks, said coeditor dr. Though these efforts are tedious, they are vital in mapping potential snow leopard. But wwf urgently needs your help to bring these projects to more of the places where people and snow leopards. Snow leopard publishing is a traditional book publishing company.
Wwf has been working for years to conserve snow leopards supporting scientific studies, sustainable community development projects, and efforts to end poaching. In addition, some 600700 animals survive in zoos around the world. Puzzle measures 19 x 19 and is crafted from fsccertified cardboard. With your support, we can bring this endangered big cat back from the brink of. According to snow leopards face new threat from climate changepeople, if climate change isnt slowed, more than a third of snow leopard territory might become unsuitable for the cats, according to the world wildlife fund wwf. Theres no business like snow leopards this christmas the. But after a week, the herder realized the snow leopard baby wasnt healthy and that he didnt know how to feed it. Matthiessen went along for several reasons, for the high altitude flora and fauna, the most elusive of which is the snow leopard. In 1972, the world conservation union placed the snow leopard on the. The snow leopard is a famous book that recounts the authors 1973 journey to the remote mountains of nepal with field biologist george schaller, who went to study the himalayan blue sheep. Its hind legs give the snow leopard the ability to leap six times the length of its body. The february 2017 asia high mountains project newsletter with stories on the second global snow leopard and ecosystem protection gslep program. So too do initiatives such as building leopard proof enclosures for livestock, and helping communities develop sustainable livelihoods such as ecotourism. Mongolia hosts about 22% of the estimated global snow leopard population in less than 10% of the total range of the species.
In canada, wwf is currently supporting snow leopard research and preparation of climateintegrated landscape management planning in the western snow leopard landscape of nepal. Advocating for the effective implementation of gslep by range country governments, and maintaining a high level of political support for snow leopard conservation. The true story of a successful expedition to trap and collar a snow leopard. The first edition of the novel was published in 1978, and was written by peter matthiessen. Snow leopard cubs, born 29th of may 2015 2 boys and 1 girl. This page will post updates of snow leopard conservation foundations activities in english. Wwf mongolia snow leopard conservation in russia wwf.
Conflict and conservation find, read and cite all the. Following the downgrading of the snow leopards status from endangered to. Your donation provides general support to world wildlife fund, a 501c3 charitable organization, and makes you a wwf member. They are perfectly adapted to life in the cold, rugged mountain terrains. The snow leopard is one of the most elusive big cat species found in high, remote mountainous regions of central asia.
Snow leopards favoured prey are herbivores, such as blue sheep, argali sheep and ibex. Seeking the snow leopard hardcover book tumblehome. Snow leopard conservation foundation home facebook. Snow leopards are also the apex predator of their habitat and usually predate on mountain sheep and goats. They mostly hide together with her mother in their. Nepal is one of the 12 snow leopard range countries, working to secure the species along with its prey and habitat. Mccarthy, executive director of the snow leopard program for panthera. Wwf has raised concerns about the possible impact of global climate change on snow leopard habitat. Oct 22, 2014 but after a week, the herder realized the snow leopard baby wasnt healthy and that he didnt know how to feed it.
He was invited along by field biologist george schaller on his expedition to study himalayan blue sheepand perhaps catch a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard. In the snow leopard project, dehgan takes readers along with him as his team helps create the countrys first national park, completes the some of the first extensive wildlife surveys in thirty years, and works to stop the poaching of the countrys iconic endangered animals, including the elusive snow leopard. It is for my 5 year old grand daughter so hope that she can get enthusiastic about it. A long tail provides balance and agility and also wraps around the resting snow leopard as protection from the cold. Free educational activities and resources for young people and their families that provide opportunities to learn about, and explore, our world from home. Morton koldby snow leopard puzzle world wildlife fund. As part of its commitment to the global snow leopard and ecosystem partnership.