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What do snow leopards have in common with wildlife here in New England? They all need connected lands and safe habitat as they’re on the move! Erica Anderson of The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut recently spent a month in Mongolia to expand her local conservation expertise and support these large, majestic cats as well as nearby herding communities.

Tune in to a free webinar on Wednesday, March 18, to learn about this work—and see wildlife camera footage of snow leopards!

What paths do snow leopards travel? How does that impact local herding communities and livestock? Can community-led conservation improve habitats? Work within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can guide solutions.

“We’re onto something here. This work can help design plans that protect prime snow leopard habitats. They’re essential for survival,” says Erica Anderson, TNC’s conservation information manager in Connecticut.

Snow leopards are among the world’s most endangered big cats. Their survival depends on vast, rugged habitats that are increasingly threatened by climate change and human activity. Research about snow leopards helps identify migration corridors, prey availability, and habitat health—essential data for conservation planning.

Plus, 25 attendees will be drawn at random to receive a miniature plushie snow leopard!