Snow leopard conservation
Project name:
Biosphere Expeditions (13)
Project purpose:
Snow leopard conservation
Project activities:
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data collection/analysis
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teaching
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
1400
Direct benefits you gain:
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field research skills
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remote scenic location
Noteworthy conservation points:
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publishes peer-reviewed science
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publishes work
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
Private dome tent/yurt
When does the project run?
Facilities:
More information needed!
How long can I stay?
Requirements:
Ability to walk about 5-15km per day in high mountain terrain and up to 3800m altitude.
Those of lower fitness level can monitor wildlife near-base camp or do vehicle-based work.
*Altitude sickness should is not usually a problem at altitudes below 3500m
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
This snow leopard conservation project will take you to the remote, spectacular and beautiful Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan to survey snow leopards, as well as their prey animals such as the argali mountain sheep, the Central Asian ibex, marmots and others. You will be working as part of a small international team from a mobile tented base camp set at various locations and altitudes of around 2000 m (where altitude sickness is not an issue). You will be covering ground in the expedition vehicles and on foot, looking for tracks, kills, scats and the animals themselves, and setting camera traps. True expedition-style base camp conditions, testing but satisfying mountain surveying, off-road driving and the breathtaking high mountains make this a challenging, but very rewarding expedition.
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