Hello, Tara here
Bad news. I just discovered 3 new villages surrounding the cave in my territory; MY hard earned territory!!! The shepherds are bringing their flocks uphill to graze now. They are driving away the other prey and are cornering me and the cubs.
The winds are also bringing more and more stories of leopards in their final battles against these men and I have a feeling that it will be my turn soon, at least to save the cubs.
My prayers are more frequent, and every meal is truly a blessing from the heavens. I feel pity that my cubs have to live like scavengers at such a young age. I had always dreamed of raising my cubs to be noble strong leopards that I could always be proud of. I had dreamed of giving them the best cub life I possibly can whatever I had to sacrifice. My dreams are shattered; survival is the only mantra constantly ringing in my head. I just want all this confusion to end!
I cannot go a second without having to rush my cubs into hiding because a shepherd might have seen me. Jigme is being very strong, for all three of us, I am so proud. However, Kitsi is struggling to survive. Her little body is becoming more and more frail. More often than not, my little Jigme gives up his portion of food for his sister. If only these men could respect us a little more; I would be so thankful.
There is little time left. I fear that my cubs and I are entering the darkest hour as we speak. My end is near, I just don't know when or how I will go. My destiny awaits me. Until the time comes I will just have to stay strong. Right little Jigme, that's a good cub! I am so proud of you! (Oh no I can't start crying in front of my cubs)
I feel the Gods will be kinder to me in my next life, I have not done any wrong... but if in my next life I encounter the same fate I would rather not come back to earth. I would still want the legacy of my kind to live on.
Please go to this site and spread the word about snow leopards to the rest of the world, at least for my sake.
www.snowleopard.orgMy blessings to my cubs...
Farewell my comrades, you have been wonderful company.
Until the darkest hour,
Tara
