The snow leopard is one of the rarest and most elusive predators of Central Asia’s high mountains. In Kazakhstan, it is found mainly in mountainous areas in the south, southeast and east of the country. According to the 2025 count, an estimated 150 to 180 snow leopards live in Kazakhstan.
In this episode, you will discover how the snow leopard has adapted to life at high altitudes, how it hunts, and why encounters with this elusive predator are so rare. We follow scientists and park rangers as they monitor snow leopards using camera traps and GPS tracking, and meet wildlife photographers trying to capture them in their natural habitat. We also explore how tourism, urban development and disrupted migration routes are affecting the species — and what is being done to protect the snow leopard and its mountain home.
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