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Environment minister, Bhupender Yadav released the report , Status of Snow Leopards in India during the National Board for Wildlife meet held in Delhi. | Latest News India

The snow leopard range in India remained undefined until recent years due to a lack of extensive nationwide assessments for this vulnerable species.

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav released the report , Status of Snow Leopards in India during the National Board for Wildlife meeting held in Delhi on Tuesday

The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) estimates the total population of this important indicator species in the high altitudes of the Himalaya at 718 individuals.

Setting up Camera Traps at High Altitudes Poses Challenges in Snow Leopard Population Assessment

Based on data analysis, Ladakh (477) has the highest population followed by Uttarakhand (124), Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), Sikkim (21), and Jammu and Kashmir (9) | Latest News India

India boasts 718 snow leopards, revealed in the groundbreaking Snow Leopard Population Assessment. Ladakh leads with 477, showcasing successful conservation efforts. Conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India, this first-ever scientific exercise covers 70% of potential habitats. The report prompts a call for a dedicated Snow Leopard Cell for long-term monitoring and recommends periodic population assessments to ensure these majestic cats survival. A pivotal moment for snow leopard conservation...

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. India has an estimated 718 snow leopards with Ladakh reporting the maximum number (477) of these magnificent cats, the Union Environment Ministry said on Tuesday. India News | First-ever Estimation Shows 718 Snow Leopards in India; Two-thirds of Them in Ladakh: Centre.

The cold desert of Ladakh tops with 477 snow leopards, followed by Uttarakhand 124, Himachal Pradesh 51, Arunachal Pradesh 36, Sikkim 21, and Jammu and Kashmir 9.

India is home to 718 endangered snow leopards, as revealed by a first-of-its-kind scientific survey spanning five years between 2019 and 2023 across the Himalayan range. The high-altitude region of Ladakh emerged as the prime sanctuary for the elusive majestic cats, boasting the highest number at