Snow leopards in Argut
These are the first images of wild snow leopards in the central southern Argut region of Altai Republic. In an area that was previously home to dozens of cats, just a handful of snow leopards remaining...
View ArticleOctober in the Argut River valley
Here are a few pictures from the beautiful expedition The Altai Project participated in along with SUNY-ESF, Altaisky Nature Reserve, and WWF-Altai-Sayan. We hiked down the stunning but isolated middle...
View ArticleWild Altai Expedition 2013
A sampling of images taken during our 2013 Wild Altai Expedition
View ArticleAltaian Raptors in Action
Here are some images of Altai’s many different raptor species and a few other special appearances.
View ArticleOctober 2014 trip to Altai
Jennifer’s photo journal of her October trip to Altai provided some excellent insight into the culture.
View ArticleSergei’s report and photos from the field
Sergei Spitsyn and his team returned from a field expedition with new snow leopard evidence, incredible photos, and the successful removal of poachers’ snares.
View ArticleLake Kindyktykul
Lake Kindyktykul (“Kin-dik-tik-kool”) borders Chikhachev Ridge in southeastern Altai and is home to over 20 species of endangered birds.
View ArticleConnecting to Ukok
Ukok is unlike any other place in the world…pristine, magical, and spectacular.
View ArticleAltai leaders in Hawaii – 2016
Enjoy a brief tour of The Altai Project’s participation in a “‘No Go’ zones in sacred landscapes” international delegation to Maui, Kaho’olawe, and Oahu Islands and the IUCN-World Conservation Congress...
View ArticleGathering of Indigenous Leaders in Hawaii
Traveling from deep in the center of the Eurasian landmass to the Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
View ArticleGraduate internship in snow leopard research
Enjoy this video created by The Altai Project’s intern, Audrey Jost. In it, she documents her collaboration with snow leopard expert Sergei Spitsyn and his team at Altaisky State Nature Reserve. You...
View ArticlePreserving Altai Cultural & Natural Heritage
Read about our recent initiative to protect the cultural and natural heritage of Greater Altai The post Preserving Altai Cultural & Natural Heritage appeared first on The Altai Project.
View ArticleHappy 150th birthday to Grigory Choros-Gurkin!
For every Picasso and Rembrandt, there are many more lesser-known artists; this is the case with Grigoriy Choros-Gurkin (1870-1937). He is one of Altai’s greatest artists and most important cultural...
View ArticleUkok Plateau
Pictures of the Ukok Plateau taken during a 2005 visit. The post Ukok Plateau appeared first on The Altai Project.
View ArticleCamera-trapping in the Argut River watershed
These pictures were all taken using camera traps during the winter months in 2010-2011 in the lower (northern) half of the Argut River watershed. The post Camera-trapping in the Argut River watershed...
View ArticleAltai Culture & History
A variety of local indigenous culture and history photos, with a few shots of traditional Russian culture as well. The post Altai Culture & History appeared first on The Altai Project.
View ArticleSnow leopards on camera in Altai Republic
Images of snow leopards and a manul (Pallas) cat photographed using camera traps in Altai Republic - The post Snow leopards on camera in Altai Republic appeared first on The Altai Project.
View ArticleSnow leopards in Argut
These are the first images of wild snow leopards in the central southern Argut region of Altai Republic. In an area that was previously home to dozens of cats, just a handful of snow leopards remaining...
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