{"id":4649,"date":"2020-07-09T19:49:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T14:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeyguideapps.com\/blog\/?p=4649"},"modified":"2022-01-09T23:08:14","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T17:23:14","slug":"wildlife-in-the-mount-everest-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honeyguideapps.com\/blog\/wildlife-in-the-mount-everest-region","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife in the Mount Everest Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Everest Region has quite a few interesting animals, from the inquisitive Pika to the majestic Snow Leopard. And while animals are generally hard to see, you can increase your chances of encountering them if you go there during the winter months of January and February.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some mammals you can expect to see. (Please note that we have a separate post for the <\/span>Birds of Everest Region<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Musk Deer<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Musk Deer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We think it’s about time biologists change the name for these guys to saber-toothed deer. First, the name will instill fear rather than greed on people looking to poach these beauties for their musk glands. Second and more importantly, we think saber-toothed deer is so much more badass for a name than musk deer. On a more serious note, the $45,000 that a kilogram of supposedly aphrodisiac musk fetches in the world’s luxury markets has brought these guys close to extinction. It is a shame that these guys have to pay the price for people who can’t attract people on their terms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Place to See in the Everest Region: around <\/span>Deboche<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Tengboche<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Phortse<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Snow Leopard<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Snow Leopard PC: Snow Leopard Conservancy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Consider yourself blessed by the mountain deities themselves, if you get a glimpse of this elusive, almost chimerical animal. They epitomize the grandeur and mystique of the Himalayas. They are, however, very rare. And if you don’t get to see one, we hope the beautiful image provided by the Snow Leopard Conservancy comes as some consolation. This dedicated and experienced group of researchers and citizen scientists are hard at work to decrease the human-leopard conflict, which is the most critical reason for this animal’s dwindling population. If you think these beautiful and endangered animals deserve a chance, feel free to <\/span>contribute to SLC.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For your viewing pleasure, here is a Snow Leopard sighting at Jorsalle<\/a> (2,850 meters). The footage is from spring 2021.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc06 @mtnsofmymind<\/a> sent me this video of close encounter with snow leopard at an altitude of 2800m, Jorsalle, Sagarmatha National Park. Been to this area so many times yet never expected\/seen any of these wild cats. #SnowLeopard<\/a> #Nepal<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mXy3KA4xLd<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 North (@callmeniraj) June 9, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\n