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Save the Musk Deer
(Campaign for the Musk Deer in the Himalaya of Nepal - click image for larger view)
There is an ecological tragedy unfolding before our eyes with the plight of the tiny musk deer. For centuries; this shy animal in the high forests of the Himalayas has been the source of musk for European perfumes. Now this beautiful animal is being hunted to death in the name of traditional Chinese medicine.
(running the Everest Marathon – or
chasing the musk deer! - click image for larger view)
(The route to some of the musk deer territory takes you along precipitous trails where one slip could plunge you 2000 ft to the river in the valley floor. Photo shows yaks on one trail - click image for larger view)
(The village of Phortse where it may be possible to have a musk deer ranch in the nearby forests - click image for larger view)
(The Hero of our campaign – the shy and elusive Musk Deer - click image for larger view)
I am starting a Charity – The Aroma Foundation – (TAF) – which has as one of its principal aims – the introduction of musk deer ranching in the forests near the Sherpa village of Phortse.
(click image for larger view)
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