Sikkim: 21 Snow Leopards Identified Across State

Sikkim's first snow leopard census reveals 21 big cats in the Eastern Himalayas

Guwahati, May 16: Sikkim has confirmed the presence of 21 snow leopards in its high-altitude landscapes, according to the state’s first-ever comprehensive snow leopard population and density survey. Conducted by the Forest and Environment Department of Sikkim in partnership with WWF-India, the study is part of the nationwide Snow Leopard Population Assessment of India (SPAI) launched in 2022. The report was released on the 50th Statehood Day of …

Sikkim: 21 Snow Leopards identified across state

As Sikkim celebrates its golden jubilee of statehood, the state has unwrapped a gift from the wild: the first-ever Snow Leopard Population Assessment Report, jointly presented by the Forest and Environment Department and WWF-India. After two years of meticulous scientific tracking using camera traps across the Himalayan terrain, the study identified 21 snow leopards in […] The post Sikkim: 21 Snow Leopards identified across state appeared first …