How locals respond to predators in the Himalayas where human-wildlife conflict is commonplace
A snow leopard in the Spiti valley. | Himachal Pradesh Wildlife Department Imagine sighting a wild carnivore as you go about your daily chores near your house. Your reactions may range from joy to awe, apprehension, or fear. Or even anger: maybe it had taken off with your prize hen some time back. So your response to the animal may depend on several factors, including your past interactions with it or the amount of risk you think it poses to you. These, at least, are some of the factors that play a role in how villagers respond to snow leopards and wolves in the Indian tran...
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