Our team in Mongolia have successfully collared another snow leopard, a young male!  He is the eighth cat to join our GPS radio collar study. Many of us have been waiting in quiet anticipation to hear news from researcher Orjan Johansson, not knowing when another wild snow leopard would be captured, collared and released. The news is good--the young cat, temporarily named "M7", is in excellent health, and he is helping scientists learn more about this elusive and endangered species. Read the details here.

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2. Partnering to Save Snow Leopards
   

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The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has released its annual list of outstanding science books for K-12 education.  One of their selections was Sy Montgomery's excellent book about snow leopards, Saving the Ghost of the Mountain: An Expedition Among Snow Leopards in Mongolia.  Books were selected based on reading level (K-12), creative path to inquiry, scientific accuracy, appropriateness of visual art, connections with science standards, and an ability to motivate students.  Purchase this award-winning book here.

Engaging Students in Conservation: Protecting the Endangered Snow Leopard includes five dynamic lessons for Grades 5-8, culminating with a service learning project. Developed with Facing the Future with support from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, it is available for free.
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