Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Status in Kazakhstan

Authors

  • Alexey Grachev 1 Institute of Zoology of Republic of Kazakhstan 2 Snow Leopard Foundation, Kazakhstan 3 Wildlife Without Borders, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56510/slr.v5.63867

Keywords:

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

Abstract

This contribution presents the current distribution of snow leopards across Kazakhstan’s mountain systems and summarises the proposed national IUCN Red List range map. It reviews available information on population status, drawing on recent surveys and monitoring efforts. The chapter outlines key threats, including illegal hunting, prey decline and livestock-related conflict. It concludes with an overview of current conservation efforts in Kazakhstan.

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Published

2026-02-20

How to Cite

Grachev, A. (2026). Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Status in Kazakhstan. Snow Leopard Reports, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.56510/slr.v5.63867

Issue

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

Section

Special Issue

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Copyright (c) 2026 Alexey Grachev

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