Ashutosh Sahoo
Elusive and majestic, the snow leopard roams the high peaks of Asia.
From the Himalayas to remote plateaus, snow leopards thrive in harsh, elevated landscapes
Declining prey, retaliatory killings, and the illegal wildlife trade along with climate change and habitat loss cast a long shadow
In India and Nepal, local communities and conservationists are working hand-in-hand to protect them
GPS tracking reveals snow leopards freely cross international borders, unaware of human constructs.
As wild prey diminishes, snow leopards sometimes target livestock, leading to conflict with herders
Simple yet effective deterrents like solar-powered lights and predator-proof corrals are making a difference
In remote villages, local women are becoming key players in conservation, building corrals and joining spotting teams
Snow leopard tourism provides alternative income for communities, turning predators into valuable assets
Despite their resilience, snow leopards possess surprisingly low genetic diversity, making, their future precarious against a changing world