Snow-Leopards Spotted Outside Kishtwar National-Park: A Conservation Breakthrough

Snow-Leopards Spotted Outside Kishtwar National-Park: A Conservation Breakthrough

Asif Iqbal | November 7, 2023 | 10:13 PM IST | Kishtwar | Follow on Google News

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Snow-Leopards Spotted Outside Kishtwar National-Park: A Conservation Breakthrough

Snow leopards, one of the most elusive and endangered big cats, have been sighted outside the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park in Jammu and Kashmir. This remarkable discovery, confirmed through camera traps, offers a glimmer of hope for the conservation of these majestic creatures.

Confirming Snow Leopard Presence

In a significant breakthrough for wildlife conservation, at least three camera traps have conclusively confirmed the presence of snow leopards in the upper reaches of Padder, situated outside the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park. This revelation was made by Majid Bashir, the wildlife warden of Chenab Division. These camera traps were set up in collaboration with the Mysore-based NGO, Nature Conservation Foundation.

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A Milestone in Snow Leopard Conservation

The discovery marks the first time that snow leopards have been captured on camera traps outside the boundaries of the national park. Snow leopards are listed as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and are typically found at altitudes between 3,000 and 4,500 meters. Their presence has predominantly been in the snow-bound regions of the Kishtwar National Park, as well as its adjacent areas in the Jammu region and parts of central and north Kashmir, including the Union Territory of Ladakh.

An Ambitious Conservation Effort

The Wildlife Department’s endeavor to assess the snow leopard population in November 2021 marked a pioneering effort in snow leopard conservation. Under the snow leopard project of the Union environment ministry, this expedition aimed to identify the landscapes inhabited by these elusive creatures and understand the challenges involved in their conservation.Majid Bashir, also responsible for the management of the Kishtwar National Park, reported that data gathered from camera traps has revealed the presence of nine snow leopards within the park itself. Prior to the onset of winter last year, a staggering 278 camera traps were strategically placed across 135 locations within the national park.

More than two dozen of these camera traps successfully captured the elusive snow leopards on film.This exciting revelation underscores the significance of continuous efforts to conserve these endangered creatures and their fragile ecosystems. As the world celebrates this milestone in snow leopard conservation, it reaffirms our responsibility to protect and preserve these magnificent big cats and their habitats for generations to come.

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