I had no idea feral dogs were a threat to wildlife in the Himalaya including ibex herds, blue sheep herds and these majestic snow leopards. Here’s two encounters caught on film leading me to think they must be pretty common. The videos from a sanctuary in the Spiti valley which is a winter desert in the Himachal Pradesh of the Indian Himalaya. Not sure how many dogs it would take to kill a snow leopard but the number isn’t one. The sanctuary offers tours if you want to take a trip MORE INFO HERE.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....