The Ghost of the Mountains: Unravelling The Secrets Of The Snow Leopard - Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi | Buy Online at Beetle Bookshop

The Ghost of the Mountains: Unravelling The Secrets Of The Snow Leopard | Account on Snow Leopards And Himalayan Conservation

(Author: Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi)

A vivid and evocative account of a leading scientist’s decades-long efforts to find, study, and protect the elusive snow leopards of the Himalayas.

Snow leopards have long captivated human imagination—elusive predators moving through the high, rocky peaks of the Himalayas like smoke. As the flagship species of Himalayan conservation, they are critical to preserving one of the planet's most delicate and austere ecosystems.

In The Ghost of the Mountains, leading snow leopard scientist Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi shares a deeply personal narrative of his work across the high peaks. From thrilling field encounters to building collaborative, community-led conservation models, he explores what it takes to protect these big cats and their fragile habitat against threats like climate change, development, and regional conflict.

Illuminating and filled with transportive storytelling, this book offers a profound look at wildlife conservation in a changing world and the enduring wonder of the high Himalayas.

Key Highlights:

• Firsthand Conservation Account: Written by one of the world's leading snow leopard experts, blending field research with personal narrative.

• Community-Based Focus: Details successful models of working alongside local Himalayan communities to safeguard wildlife habitats.

• Urgent Ecological Insights: Examines the pressing threats of climate change, infrastructure expansion, and habitat loss in high-altitude regions.