save one life –
preserve a species!
snow leopards (irbises) - are the only big cats that adopted to the severe conditions of high mountains. Nowadays thousands of poachers are hunting for their rare and beautiful skin – human became one of the main threats of snow leopards. Each disappeared irbis brings not only its species, but also the entire genus to the extinction, as it is the unique representative of Uncia genus.
there is
no way to hide
from nature!
One more serious problem for snow leopards is the climate change. Melting glaciers and regular droughts contribute to the flora and fauna changing, as a result, snow leopards suffer from long-lasting starvation. According to the World Wildlife Fund climate change can lead to 30% degradation of snow leopards' habitat.
the major emeny is unawareness!
Currently snow leopards remain one of the most under-investigated animals. Its secretive nature, sparse population and remote habitat make this species almost impossible to research. As a result, any help is limited to the work with local population. But it is only a small part of the big problem.
if not us, who?
We are not afraid of challenges and want everyone to care for the conservation of snow leopards as we do. Together with "The World Around You" Charity Foundation you can create and realize the global strategy for saving snow leopards and avert the extinction of this unique species.remember: people pushed these animals to extinction that's why people are responsible for their protection.
project partners
world wildlife fund - one of the largest independent conservation organizations that works in more than 100 countries and supported by 5 million people globally.
read more about fund: www.wwf.ru/about
snow leopard conservation foundation (mongolia) "The World Around You" also cooperates with Mongolian Foundation to trace all the cats that roam long distances.
READ MORE ABOUT FOUNDATION websitelink
Bariushaa munkhtsog (phd)
Senior researcher, mammalian ecology laboratory president, irbis mongolian center
976-99032176
starting from 2011
"the world around you" invested
in conservation of snow leopards about
35 000 000 rubles
plans for 2020
Create and realize joint large-scale project of «the world around you» foundatiom and World Wildlife Fund «let's save snow leopards together» for a total amount of:
5 000 000 rubles
Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation (Mongolia) – protection and restoration of snow leopards' (irbises) population size
500 000 rubles
project history
Equipment for expeditions aimed at saving snow leopards groups and support of long-term argali protection within the territory of south-western Tyva, research of bustard population within the territory of Tyva and development of conservation activities.
Equipment for expeditions aimed at search and protection of snow leopards.
Equipment for reserve park inspection intended for snow leopards protection.
Project aimed at restoration and conservation of rare and endangered species of argali on the reserve territory and neighboring areas, acquisition of Niva car and equipment for expeditions.
Equipment for expeditions aimed at conservation of snow leopards' (irbis) population and support of long-term argali protection within cross-border territory of south-western Tyva, conservation of bustard population on territory of Tyva, organization of research and monitoring of manul cat within the territory of Federal State Institution "State Nature Reserve Ubsunurskaya Kotlovina"
Acquisition of snowmobile (Yamaha Viking 540 IV Limited) and a trailer to enlarge reserve's material and technical base and informational support of the project aimed at conservation and restoration of trans-boundary argali and snow leopards groups in Altai republic.
Protection, research and monitoring of trans-boundary snow leopards groups on Mongolian side of Chikhacheva and Tsagan-Shibetu mountain ranges in border areas of Altai Territory, south-western Tyva (Russian Federation). Acquisition of equipment for expeditions.
The "Snow leopard – the symbol of sky mountains" project
Acquisition of UAZ Patriot car and equipment for expeditions.
Protection and restoration of snow leopards and argali population size, acquisition of UAZ-22069-04 car and equipment for expeditions.
Protection and restoration of snow leopards and argali population size, equipment supply, printing of environmental education materials.
The "Snow leopard – the symbol of sky mountains" project Acquisition of camping gear and digital equipment.
Acquisition of alternate sources of supply and windpump. Its installation at cordons of the reserve. Acquisition of digital equipment for expeditions.
- Monitoring of snow leopard groups on the territories of Nature Park "Tyva", Nature Reserve Ubsunurskaya Kotlovina", Saylyugemskiy National Park.
- Research of snow leopards spread in Eastern Sayan in Tunkinskiy National Park and neighboring territories, in trans-boundary zone between Russia and Kazakhstan (Katon- Karagay National Park in Kazakhstan, Belukha mountain in Russian Federation).
- Support of anti-poaching brigade called “Irbis" in Altai Republic and motivation of Argut villagers to participate in snow leopard conservation.
- Improving the surveillance of snow leopard habitat on the territory of Saylyugemskiy National Park.
Protection and restoration of snow leopard and argali population size. Acquisition of equipment and gear.
Protection and restoration of snow leopard and argali population size.
Acquisition of camping gear and tracking cameras. Printing of environmental education materials.
The "Snow leopard – the symbol of sky mountains" project
Acquisition of HF radio as a communication facility for 12 remote cordons of the reserve. For
a well-timed protection of reserve territory and fire control.
Monitoring of snow leopard groups on the territories of Nature Park "Tyva", Nature Reserve Ubsunurskaya Kotlovina", Saylyugemskiy National Park.
- Research of snow leopards spread in Eastern Sayan in Tunkinskiy National Park and neighboring territories, in trans-boundary zone between Russia and Kazakhstan (Katon-
Karagay National Park in Kazakhstan, Belukha mountain in Russian Federation).
- Support of anti-poaching brigade called “Irbis" in Altai Republic and motivation of Argut villagers to participate in snow leopard conservation.
- Improving the surveillance of snow leopard habitat on the territory of Saylyugemskiy National Park.
Protection and restoration of snow leopard and argali population size. Acquisition of equipment and gear.
Protection and restoration of snow leopard and argali population size.
Acquisition of camping gear and tracking cameras. Printing of environmental education materials.