Rodney Jackson, Ph.D., Indianapolis Prize Finalist, Snow Leopard Conservancy

Rodney Jackson, Ph.D., director/founder of the Snow Leopard Conservancy, has received recognition for his groundbreaking radio-tracking study of snow leopards in the 1980s and his subsequent dedication to building local communities capacity as key players in conserving the species. Jackson works tirelessly to save snow leopards from the threat of poachers and shrinking habitats, which often put the big cats in conflict with local villagers. Jackson toils alongside locals to protect livestock from snow leopards, yet finds ways for all to coexist peacefully. He believes local farmers who are involved in the stewardship of snow leopards offer the best long-term chance of the species survival. Towards this goal, he assists communities to predator-proof corrals, better guard their livestock and enhance local livelihoods in environmentally friendly ways.

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[vegmatic1966]

I just finished "Vanishing Tracks". It is one of the best wildlife adventure stories (as I call them) I have read. The rugged terrain of their study site made for high adventure!

[Masiakasaurus]

Thank you so much for posting this! I got to meet Rodney's partner Darla Hillard last fall at the Kathmandu Festival in my town. I bought her book and she signed it for me. It's an amazing book; she and Rodney had an incredible adventure tracking snow leopards in Nepal.