Pursuing Snow Leopards at the Top of the World

9/28/2016

By Aaron Wirsing (with Shannon Kachel)

Earlier this month, I joined Shannon Kachel in Kyrgyzstan for a couple of weeks of field research. Working in collaboration with Panthera and the local managers of the Sarychat-Ertash Reserve in the Tian Chan Mountains, Shannon is exploring interactions between snow leopards, wolves, and their shared prey (Argali and Ibex). During my stay, we did not capture and collar any snow leopards, which are notoriously elusive, but I was left with indelible memories of the region's beautiful alpine scenery, not to mention the bumps and bruises to show for some truly challenging field work at 3000 m (10,000 feet).

Photo of the Tian Chan Mountains with blue sky background

Aaron Wirsing standing in Tian Chan Mountains

Top: Winded after trekking up to a snow leopard trapping site (roughly 11000 ft). Right: Shannon puts the finishing touches on a snare.

Shannon Kachel taking research samples in mountains

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1/15/2020 02:53:37 am

It seems like if you will join Shannon Kachel, you need to be an adventurous person because it's going to let you go different places. It is not just the usual place because you need to climb mountains and everything! For this reason, I would love to be part of Shannon Kachel because I can feel like it's going to be great to be one of them. Perhaps, it is something that I should look forward to, isn't it?

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1/31/2022 06:49:00 am

Hi Aaron Wirsing,

You did an excellent job on this post! I want to add some extra information to your post, if you don't mind?

In quest of the rare, elusive, and gorgeous snow leopard, many individuals travel and research in the high mountains of Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Tajikistan. They primarily discuss the difficulties of the voyage and living at high elevations and the challenge of trying to preserve the snow leopards as they prey on the residents' cattle. The stories are nearly identical, with a few minor changes. Given how difficult it is to notice the creatures, they must be spectacular.

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4/22/2024 03:02:05 am

Thank you for your insightful travel blogs! Your passion for exploration and discovery shines through in every post, inspiring us to embark on our own adventures. From exotic destinations to practical tips, your recommendations have been instrumental in shaping our travel plans. Grateful for your invaluable guidance and inspiration!

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