On the Trail of Snow Leopards, from Camera Traps to Habitat Maps
Erica Anderson
My attempt to see a snow leopard has been years in the making. Countless hours researching, tracking animal movements, and staring at camera footage. You’d think I’d know enough about where to find them by now. At least enough to spot one during my research trip to Mongolia over the summer of 2025.
Nope.
But to be honest, it comes as no surprise. We knew that would likely be the case all along. Snow leopards are affectionately called the “ghost cat,” because they’re so rare to see that you’re...