Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Status in India

Authors

  • Manvi Sharma Ashoka University, Sonipat, India
  • Ranjana Pal Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India
  • Yashveer Bhatnagar International Union for Conservation of Nature, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56510/slr.v4.63866

Keywords:

snow leopard, Panthera uncia, India, country status, distribution, population, conservation

Abstract

This contribution presents the current distribution of snow leopards across India’s high Himalayan and trans-Himalayan landscapes and summarises the proposed national IUCN Red List range map. It synthesises results from the nationwide population assessment and other published studies to describe current understanding of population status. The chapter outlines key threats, including livestock-related conflict, prey decline, infrastructure expansion, and climate change. It concludes with an overview of ongoing conservation efforts in India.

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Published

2026-02-20

How to Cite

Sharma, M., Pal, R., & Bhatnagar, Y. (2026). Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Status in India. Snow Leopard Reports, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.56510/slr.v4.63866

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): The Status of Snow Leopards Across High Asia

Section

Special Issue

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