Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Snow Leopard's Dramatic Hunt Captured on Video
A photographer named Andres Novales captured an exciting video of a snow leopard trying to hunt an ibex in a snowy valley.
The snow leopard left her two cubs and climbed up to where a group of ibex were eating.
She tried to catch the biggest male ibex, but he fought back and ran away.
They both slipped and fell, but the ibex finally escaped.
The video shows how tough life can be for animals in the mountains.
Many people on social media thought the video was amazing and exciting.
Andres said it was the best wildlife moment of his life, and other people watching the video felt the same way.
A photographer captured a dramatic snow leopard hunt on video in Kibber, Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley.
The snow leopard left her two cubs and climbed to higher ground to hunt a herd of ibex.
The hunt was intense and prolonged, with the ibex fighting back and escaping after a dangerous chase.
The video has garnered over 8 lakh views on social media, with users praising the incredible footage.
The photographer described the encounter as unmatched, highlighting the brutality and fragility of survival in the high Himalayas.
- Who
- Andres Novales (photographer) and social media users
- What
- A snow leopard's hunt of an ibex captured on video
- When
- On the final afternoon of Andres Novales' stay in Kibber
- Where
- Kibber, Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley
- Why
- To document wildlife in one of the world's most hostile habitats
- Location
- Kibber, Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley
- Photographer
- Andres Novales
- Animals Involved
- Snow leopard and ibex
- Video Views
- Over 8 lakh
- Weather Conditions
- Heavy snowstorm, fresh snow blanket
- Photographer's Nationality
- Guatemalan
Sources
Hunt, Fall, Escape: Video Captures A Snow Leopard's Most Daring Chase
'Best Wildlife Moment Of My Life': Tourist Captures Snow Leopard's Fiesty Ibex Hunt In Himachal Pradesh's Kibber
Snow leopard clings to ibex on Himachal’s icy cliffs; dramatic hunt leaves photographer ‘shaking’: ‘Best wildlife moment of my life’