by Chyngyz Kochorov | Aug 12, 2022 | Blog, publications, Range Countries, Snow leopard blog, Snow-leopard-blog
The GSLEP Resolution 2020, endorsed by the snow leopard range countries identified resource mobilization, inclusive economic development, animal-human healthcare, and diseasesurveillance as priority areas. The range countries also extended their support...
by aritha | Dec 22, 2018 | Range Countries
Afghanistan encompasses the far western range extent of the snow leopard’s distribution. Included within Afghanistan’s range is the Wakhan Corridor, the narrow panhandle of land in Badakhshan province (in the far northeast of the country) that connects Afghanistan...
by aritha | Dec 22, 2018 | Range Countries
In Bhutan, the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is revered as a mountain deity by the yak herders and the mountain communities. The snow leopard habitat in Bhutan encompasses the alpine landscapes in the north which also includes many sacred mountains and glacial lakes...
by aritha | Dec 22, 2018 | Range Countries
China is home to the world’s largest snow leopard population, with an estimated 2000 – 2500 individuals. The largest share of the cat’s range is on the Tibetan plateau. National Snow Leopard & Ecosystem Protection Plan: Download as PDF: China_NSLEP Minister:...
by aritha | Dec 22, 2018 | Range Countries
Snow leopard habitats in India are spread over the northern Himalayan mountains of the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in western Himalayan region and Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh along the eastern Himalayan areas. The range occupied by...
by aritha | Dec 22, 2018 | Range Countries
The snow leopard is an official symbol of Kazakhstan, which was a suggestion of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Thus, the symbolism of this species is an important argument and an incentive in the goal to save it for posterity. Numerous organizations, sports...
