Hi eeyore, and Blackbrook Eyes
wow, quick responses, thanks.
I suppose blue would be quite distinctive in the snow for tracking purposes, and I quess it does make sense on that level, although I still find it hard to believe that with technology as it is, more un-intrusive methods can't be employed, especially with a species so vulnerable that each individual's survival is so important (not saying that more prolific species aren't as important). I have to agree that leaving them alone is the best thing, although local knowledge and teaching the mountain communities about the leopard as part of their heritage is really important, and that is why I thought that the presenter (very bad with names!) was absolutely amazing and inspiring in what he was doing with the local communities and people.
Is a wire snare often used to catch animals for tagging/scientific study? I think it is distressing and horrendous, does the means ever justify the ends with such a device?
As for 'Stinking goats'...well I love goats, and to me they are just as lovely as the leopards, so I can't agree with Blackbrook eyes there, and I'm sure the farmers have a hard enough time as it is.
DO you know the name of the presenter and the camera man in the documentary, I missed the names (I'm useless with names), and was wanting to find out more information, as was utterly inspired.
Thankyou for getting back to me, it is good to have some understanding of the thoughts and reasons behind the action.
pixieearth
