Provides an account of an expedition mounted by the Snow Leopard Trust to the mountains of Mongolia in an effort to learn more about the elusive snow leopard and find ways to keep it from extinction.
An introduction to snow leopards, covering survival in the wild, raising of young, relationships to other species, and protection and conservation issues.
This book guides beginning readers through the characteristics and behaviors of the snow leopard with easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts.
"A look at snow leopards, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their retractable claws, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their ability to survive changing climates in the world today"--Provided by publisher.
Follows the author and a team of scientists on an expedition to capture a snow leopard in the Himalaya Mountians and secure a satellite transmitter collar to the animal so that its movements can be tracked to further conservation efforts for these endangered animals.