Grey Ghosts And Red Foxes
<p><strong>Grey Ghosts And Red Foxes</strong></p>
<p>Majestic, powerful, graceful, elusive… no adjectives can do justice to the grey ghost of the Himalaya… the snow leopard <em>Panthera uncia</em>, seen here with its wild blue sheep (<em>bharal</em>) <em>Pseudois nayaur</em> kill. Look a little closer and you will notice a red fox <em>Vulpes vulpes</em> looking longingly from a distance for the opportunity to pick up ‘table scraps’ from the snow leopard’s rich repast! If you are one of those in search of experiences far from the madding crowd, head for the breathtaking heights of Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh where this image was captured. But be warned… it’s seriously cold and you must take care to choose a truly professional guide and take seriously the warning to acclimatise yourself to the great Himalayan heights where the snow leopard and its magnificent co-inhabitants are found.</p>
<p><strong>Photo: Ashok Behera/Sanctuary Photolibrary</strong></p>
