Guardians of the Irbis, Our Beloved Snow Leopard

Oleg Loginov

doi:10.63095/NBSEH.25.307078

Authors

Oleg Loginov Snow Leopard Fund, Licharev str. 9-24, Ust’-Kamenogorsk, Shyghys Qazaqstan, Kazakhstan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63095/NBSEH.25.307078

Keywords:

Snow leopard, Kazakhstan, Conservation, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Art and science, Wildlife education

Abstract

This Viewpoint traces the scientific and cultural contribution of Oleg and Irina Loginov to the protection of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia), a rare species showing the fragile balance of Kazakhstan’s mountain ecosystems. Their lifelong work demonstrates how conservation can be both a scientific and artistic mission, expressed through education, photography, and literature. By integrating field observation, creative expression, and community awareness, the Loginovs have brought together ecological research and public understanding. Conservation of a rare cat species means safeguarding a shared heritage of biodiversity, memory, and national identity.

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References

Loginov, O., & Loginova, I. (2017). Reverse side of Chinese medicine. International Journal of Environmental Studies 74(5), 915–919. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2017.1341720

Loginov, O., & Loginova, I. (2017). The snow leopard: the elusive ghost, but not yet lost, cat. A review of its conservation status in Siberia and Central Asia. International Journal of Environmental Studies 74(5), 903–914. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2017.1341721

Loginov, O., 2016, Chapter 32 – Central Asia: Kazakhstan. In T. McCarthy & D. Mallon (Eds.), Snow Leopards (pp. 427–432). (London: Academic Press). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-802213-9.00032-8

Loginov, O., & Loginova, I., 2011, Irbis — the snow leopard. (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan: Satura Publishing).

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