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Nepal Celebrates 397 Snow Leopards Amid Conservation Challenges

4/23/2025

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Nepal celebrates a remarkable conservation achievement with its first national survey revealing nearly 400 snow leopards roaming the Himalayas. Utilizing advanced camera traps and genetic analysis, the count stands at 397. However, the majestic cats still face challenges from climate change and human encroachment, even as Nepal's initiatives also uplift tiger and rhino populations.

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Nepal celebrates a remarkable conservation achievement with its first national survey revealing nearly 400 snow leopards roaming the Himalayas. Utilizing advanced camera traps and genetic analysis, the count stands at 397. However, the majestic cats still face challenges from climate change and human encroachment, even as Nepal's initiatives also uplift tiger and rhino populations.