wildlife conservation Archives

Altai Argali wild sheep

February 13th, 2023

Four male argali sheep stand on a hillside in Altai Republic, Russia

Description of the Altai Argali wild sheep species, its conservation value, threats, and protection efforts.

Snow Leopard conservation in Russia: a timeline

September 16th, 2021

Two snow leopard kittens tumbling playfully on a rocky slope

The Altai Project has invested more than $210,000 in snow leopard conservation in Russia to date (largely 2010-2015, but continuing today). We pooled expertise with other international institutions involved in protecting this big cat. To expand on the saying “many hands make light work,” many hands also strengthen the work by contributing funds, scientific and…

Snow Leopard Conservation

September 16th, 2021

The Snow leopard is endangered across its entire range in Central Asia, including in Russia. Snow leopard conservation and science are important tools in saving the species.