Photo Feature
Standing Out
<p>Merging into its habitat, a Tibetan urial ram <em>Ovis vignei vignei</em>, cuts a striking figure in Ladakh. Locally known as shapu, this magnificent wild sheep is native to central and south Asia inhabiting montane areas of altitude up to 4,500 m. above sea level. Along with bharal and ibex, it forms a significant part of the snow leopard’s diet.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Photo: Surya Ramachandran/Sanctuary Photolibrary.</span></strong></p>