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Reminder the Australian Himalayan Foundation fund raiser dinner May 25th in Melbourne

For snow leopard fans in Melbourne, the Australian Himalayan Foundation is having its fundraiser dinner on May 25th.They raise money for snow leopards in Nepal.  Guests are Todd Sampson, from Gruen Transfer and Everest summiteer, Heath Francis, medal winning Paralympian, Brigitte Muir, first Aust woman on Everest and Tibetan singer  Tenzin Choegyal.…See More
May 1
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Snow leopards coming to Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park at Port Macquarie

Update on the two snow leopards from taronga have now arrived at Port Mac.DOUBLE the trouble has bounded into Billabong.Two fully grown, five-year-old snow leopards – Kamala, a female, and male Sabu – travelled from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo to Port Macquarie’s Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park on Monday.The pair arrived in specially designed and constructed travel boxes and are settling in at their new home.Park director Mark Stone said he expected Kamala and Sabu to be on public display in about…See More
Apr 26
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The Elusive Snow Leopard

RARE SNOW LEOPARD FOOTAGE FROM INDIA'S REMOTE CORNER Here is a footage made from the first ever camera trap images of a snow leopard (Uncia uncia) taken a fe...
Apr 4
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The Elusive Snow Leopard

RARE SNOW LEOPARD FOOTAGE FROM INDIA'S REMOTE CORNER Here is a footage made from the first ever camera trap images of a snow leopard (Uncia uncia) taken a fe...
Apr 4
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Snow leopards coming to Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park at Port Macquarie

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/snow-leopards-coming-to-nsw-coast/story-e6frfq80-1226310957088p://See More
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Sibylle Noras and Alice Clark are now friends
Feb 12
Glenn McColl replied to Sibylle Noras's discussion Snow Leopard enclosure at Taronga Zoo gives cats chance to climb
"By all means Sibylle, that is fine to pass on my email details regarding the Cafepress info."
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Alice Clark posted a status
"Hey there! Thanks for the warm welcome. This is a great site and I'm happy to be a part of it! :)"
Feb 11
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Sibylle Noras left a comment for Alice Clark
"hi alice, welcome to Friends of Snow Leopards - wonderful the passion you have for working with these cats. Look forward to hearing about your many snow leopard projects"
Feb 9
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Feb 9
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Sibylle Noras replied to Sibylle Noras's discussion Snow Leopard enclosure at Taronga Zoo gives cats chance to climb
"Hi Glenn if ever you get to Sydney and have the chance, do drop into taronga, very worthwhile. BTW, a young US student has asked me for advice on SL fundraising through CafePress. I don't know much about it, can I give her your email for some…"
Feb 6
Glenn McColl replied to Sibylle Noras's discussion Snow Leopard enclosure at Taronga Zoo gives cats chance to climb
"That looks like a fantastic enclosure Sibylle. I haven't actually been to Taronga Zoo, but certainly agree with your comment on perhaps this is the way Melbourne Zoo should be thinking for the Snowies when they finally get around to revamping…"
Feb 5
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Snow Leopard enclosure at Taronga Zoo gives cats chance to climb

The video of Taronga Zoo snow leopard enclosure shows how high the cats can climb on their rocks. It would be great to see Melbourne Zoo develop an enclosure like this for Leon, Meo and Tashi.See More
Jan 18
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Vanishing Tracks now available as an EBook

Darla Hillards wonderful book of Rodney Jackson's work with snow leopards in Nepal in the early 1880's is now available as an eBook.Check out the background to this book about Darla and Rodney's adventures when he became the first person to collar a wild snow leopard.http://himalayasnepal.com/2012/01/11/quest-for-the-snow-leopard/See More
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Vanishing Tracks now available as an EBook

Darla Hillards wonderful book of Rodney Jackson's work with snow leopards in Nepal in the early 1880's is now available as an eBook.

Check out the background to this book about Darla and Rodney's adventures when he became the first person to collar a wild snow leopard.

http://himalayasnepal.com/2012/01/11/quest-for-the-snow-leopard/

Posted by Sibylle Noras on January 15, 2012 at 19:19

Another Zoo in Australia gets snow leopards

"BILLABONG Koala and Wildlife Park is hoping for a white christmas, with the much anticipated arrival of a pair of young snow leopards, Kamala and Sabu.

One of the most endangered species of big cat, with a seriously declining population, there are now less than 4000 individuals living in the wild.

Billabong proprietor, Mark Stone, said there are only four zoos in Australia which house the snow leopard.

"It was the highest compliment to our little zoo to be asked by…

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Posted by Sibylle Noras on November 4, 2011 at 16:34

No more cubs at melbourne zoo

I was sorry to hear that melb zoo won't be breedings any more snowy cubs in the foreseeable future. Lack of funds means a higher priority is being placed on more endangered animals for breeding. I wonder if we will even be allowed to keep them if we don't breed with them?

Posted by Shirley Sullivan on September 27, 2011 at 10:54 — 11 Comments

Three new cubs at Marwell in UK

Three beautiful new cubs came out of the birthing den recently, here's the Zoo's first video of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avdZrc2oOG8&feature=related

Posted by Sibylle Noras on September 18, 2011 at 19:21

Petition asking BBC to keep their Wildlife Fund going

The BBC Wildlife Fund has raised millions in the last few years for wildlife conservation including money they donated for snow leopards. Sadly they are shutting it down..if you can please sign petition asking them to keep it going...THANKS

http://www.savebbcwildlifefund.net/

Posted by Sibylle Noras on August 30, 2011 at 12:45

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Reminder the Australian Himalayan Foundation fund raiser dinner May 25th in Melbourne

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Snow leopards coming to Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park at Port Macquarie

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Snow leopards coming to Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park at Port Macquarie

Started by Sibylle Noras in Untitled Category Mar 29.

 
 
 

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WHY ARE SNOW LEOPARDS SO SPECIAL?

They live in the coldest climate for any cat. They live in the highest altitudes for any cat.They can jump the longest of any cat. They have the longest tail in proportion to their body of any cat. They are the most elusive and rare of the big wild cats.

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