India Records 718 Snow Leopards In First Major Survey

India has recorded a total of 718 snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas according to the official survey results released by the government. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh shared the finding on International Snow Leopard Day highlighting the total count of the animals in the high altitude region.

Ladakh Records Highest Snow Leopard Population

The first Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India survey shows that Ladakh alone accounts for 477 snow leopards out of the total count across the country. The central government remains committed to protecting the habitats of this high altitude species through community involvement.

International Big Cat Alliance Gets New Powers

Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav announced that the government has issued a official Gazette Notification from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to grant privileges to the International Big Cat Alliance. This step helps India work better with other nations to protect big cats.