"SNOW LEOPARDS the GHOSTS OF THE MOUNTAINS" with Dr. Koustubh Sharma
"SNOW LEOPARDS the GHOSTS OF THE MOUNTAINS" with Dr. Koustubh Sharma  
Podcast: The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle
Published On: Tue Jan 27 2026
Description: Snow leopards are among the most elusive animals on Earth—so rarely seen they’re known as the ghosts of the mountains.In this episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Koustubh Sharma, a leading snow leopard researcher, to explore the hidden world of these remarkable big cats and the fragile high-altitude ecosystems they call home.Dr. Sharma takes listeners deep into the remote mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, explaining how snow leopards survive in extreme environments, why studying them is so difficult, and how cutting-edge science is helping researchers track and protect a species that spends most of its life unseen. The conversation also examines the delicate balance between snow leopards and the human communities who share their habitat—and why conservation success depends on protecting both.Equal parts science, storytelling, and awe, this episode reveals why snow leopards matter far beyond the mountains—and what their survival tells us about the health of some of the world’s most important ecosystems.www.snowleopard.org www.furrealpodcast.comig@ snowlleopardtrust ig@ thefurrealpodcast ig@ markakylefb@ Snow Leopard Trust fb@markakyletik tok@ The Fur Real PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.