Archive for June, 2010
Snow Leopard Day children’s eco-festival took place in Altai Republic
http://www.wwf.ru/resources/news/article/6596 (Russian language) 19 May 2010 The WWF, FSDA, Ukok Nature Park and Altaisky Zapovednik organized event was on May 26 was for all school children. They learned about snow leopard, their prey, and habitat with a decided conservation slant. Drawing competitions, arts & crafts, etc. Organizers specifically selected Kosh-Agach Rayon for conducting the event, […]
Himalayan Snow Leopard Research Centre to be set up in Himachal Pradesh, India
Friday, June 18, 2010 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_himalayan-snow-leopard-research-centre-to-be-set-up-in-himachal-pradesh_1398211 Shimla: With an aim to boost research and conservation of snow Leopards in the country, Himachal Pradesh would soon set up an international level research centre in Spiti valley, a senior officer of state Forest department said today. “Himalayan Snow Leopard Research Centre” would be set up in Spiti valley […]
Snow Leopard Day took place in Altai
http://www.altaiinter.info/news/?id=23369 1 Jun 2010 [Summary] (With support from WWF and Altaisky Zapovednik) Ukok Nature Park, FSDA, and the Center for Additional Children’s Education in Kosh-Agach Rayon organized the event. 78 pupils from two high-altitude schools in Kosh-Agach and Ulagan Rayons participated in the event – these areas are important snow leopard habitat. Mongolia’s National Parks […]