Snow Leopard Conservancy

10/09/2026

Based in the beautiful valley of Paro, Snow Leopard Conservancy had the honor of visiting Barnyard Bhutan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, which cares for more than 540 rescued animals from throughout Bhutan - cats, dogs, horses and mules, cattle, pigs, goats, and birds. Any animal that needs help is always welcome here.

We saw firsthand a mule recovering from a predator attack, in this case a leopard, leaving two large puncture bite marks on his withers. We are grateful to Founder and Executive Director Jamie Vaughan and her team for providing this treatment.

We also had the opportunity to visit the district veterinarian in Paro, who informed us about Bhutan’s animal health and welfare initiatives, including efforts to humanely treat the stray dog population through vaccination and sterilization efforts. This will also reduce pressure of predation upon wildlife and reduce the risk of disease transmission to both animals and people.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Project AnimalAid and Dr. Kathy Gervais for donating the lifesaving supplies we delivered to this nonprofit and veterinary hospital.

Katie Lawlor
Ashleigh Lutz-Nelson

10/08/2026

The Queen of the High Mountains marks her territory by scraping the ground with her hind legs and spraying scent.

09/30/2026

Snow Leopard Conservancy is in close communication with our Nepali partners and communities throughout Manang.

On September 27th, a landslide in Chame, the Manang District headquarters, caused significant damage to homes and road infrastructure. Communities throughout the Marsyangdi Valley have also been affected, while another major landslide occurred in Mustang.

In 2023, SLC traveled through Chame and the surrounding landscape. The photographs and reflections from this journey offer a glimpse into a remarkable place that is especially close to our hearts today.

Please join us in holding the people, animals, and communities of Nepal in our thoughts during this heartrending time, as they continue to navigate the impacts of a changing and increasingly uncertain environment.

Snow Leopard Conservancy empowers veterinarians in Manang Valley, Nepal to improve animal welfare and support snow leopard conservation.

09/29/2026

On September 27, 2026, one of SLC’s priority snow leopard landscapes, Manang, Nepal, experienced an avalanche at Himlung Himal, affecting mountain climbers and guides staying at Base Camp, with search and rescue efforts currently underway.

The Nar Phu communities were immediately evacuated to the army camp, and other rescue and damage assessment efforts are underway. Continued monsoon conditions and additional early snowfall contributed to the destabilization of the mountainscape.

SLC is maintaining close communication with our Nepali partners and the affected communities in Nar Phu in upper Manang.

Fortunately, our partners have indicated that the situation is stabilizing, and clearer skies are on the way. We will continue to work closely with our partners to understand what support is needed for these communities and animals as recovery begins. Our immense gratitude goes to the Nepali Army and search and rescue groups at Himlung Himal and throughout Manang.

SLC has worked closely with communities in the Annapurna Conservation Area for decades and has built close partnerships and friendships. In our work, human, animal, and environmental wellbeing are intertwined. The resiliency of the Nepali people is beyond measure. We are so sorry they have to bear more tragedy from these continued unprecedented environmental disasters.

In 2022, SLC traveled to the Nar Phu Valley, spending time in this remarkable landscape and with the communities who call it home. As we hold Nar Phu especially close in our thoughts today, we invite you to revisit this journey.

Please join us in keeping the people and animals of Nepal in your heart during this very difficult time and period of environmental uncertainty.

One step at a time. That is what I keep telling myself as I climb one step closer to the summit of Kang La Pass at 17,454 ft. If anyone would have told me growing up at sea-level in Florida that I would climb nearly the height of Everest Base Camp, I’m not sure I would have believed them ...

09/24/2026

You can also watch Ashleigh and Katie's full interview on Snow Leopard Conservancy's YouTube channel, using the link in the comments below.

Snow Leopard Conservancy Executive Director Ashleigh Lutz-Nelson recently traveled to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, where she spent time with SLC partner and conservation leader Tshiring Lhamu Lama, visited communities striving to coexist with snow leopards, and witnessed firsthand the conservation efforts featured in the acclaimed documentary Snow Leopard Sisters.

SLC’s Director of Operations and Communications, Katie Lawlor, sat down with Ashleigh to talk about her journey, Tshiring’s work with the people of Dolpo, the realities of living alongside snow leopards, and one extraordinary encounter in the Himalayas.

09/22/2026

Snow Leopard Conservancy Executive Director Ashleigh Lutz-Nelson recently traveled to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, where she spent time with SLC partner and conservation leader Tshiring Lhamu Lama, visited communities striving to coexist with snow leopards, and witnessed firsthand the conservation efforts featured in the acclaimed documentary Snow Leopard Sisters.

SLC’s Director of Operations and Communications, Katie Lawlor, sat down with Ashleigh to talk about her journey, Tshiring’s work with the people of Dolpo, the realities of living alongside snow leopards, and one extraordinary encounter in the Himalayas.

We invite you to read the full interview by clicking on the link in the comments below.

09/19/2026

Which cats do you love? Let us know in the comments below!

09/18/2026

Snow Leopard Conservancy’s September e-newsletter was delivered to our subscribers’ inboxes yesterday morning. 💌🐆

Didn’t receive your copy? You can read our latest issue and subscribe by clicking on the links in the comments below.

09/17/2026

Sibling cuddles: a rare glimpse into the hidden lives of snow leopards, captured by remote camera traps.

Beautiful work by Snow Leopard Conservancy partner Tashi R. Ghale

09/12/2026

From Snow Leopard Conservancy partner Tashi R. Ghale:

“After decades of field monitoring, this is the moment we have dreamed of. For the first time, we were able to document these incredibly young snow leopard cubs alongside their mother, a rare and deeply moving glimpse into the earliest days of their lives.

Snow leopard monitoring demands long hours in cold weather, difficult terrain, persistence, and above all, patience. Many days pass without seeing what we hope for. But moments like this make every step, every wait, and every challenge worthwhile.

A dream come true in the wild.”