Snow Leopard Adventure in Ladakh, India

[Matthew Millan]

Hi all,

In May of 2004, I had an encounter with two snow leopards hunting a dzo (part cow part yak) while climbing Stok Kangri Glacier in Ladakh, India. I went with my buddy Jigmet who off and on works for Wildeast Adventure.

When captured, this was the first of its kind: snow leopards hunting in the wild. And still to this day, I don't believe anyone has ever captured them hunting such a large animal. I certainly didn't expect to see leopards when we set out.

I recently made a very short documentary detailing the events, which can be sen at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVJxu…e=channel_page

If anyone has any questions about Ladakh, I know the area very well, and am going back in May to help guide at my buddy's trekking agency.

[Steven Evans]

Hey Matthew, the link didn't work for me…is it OK on your end?

[Mats .]

Steve wrote: "Hey Matthew, the link didn't work for me…is it OK on your end?"

Steve, the correct URL is:

[Joshua Billings]

That was amazing. Very professional video. Right place at the right time.
Thanks, Josh

[cary bertoncini]

david attenborough's 2007 footage:

[Brian UL]

technically its a video of snow lepords "feeding" not hunting. The animal had already been hunted when you arrived and interrupted its feeding.

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