Itanagar, Oct 17: Good news for the people of Arunachal Pradesh because a survey has found 36 Snow Leopards in the state.

The survey was done by the Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (DoEFCC), in collaboration with the WWF-India, the report of which was released by Arunachal Pradesh Forest Minister Wangki Lowang on Tuesday.

The report, titled ‘Statewide assessment of the population and density of snow leopards in Arunachal Pradesh’, marks a crucial milestone in conservation efforts for this elusive and majestic species.

The survey involved extensive camera trapping and community interviews across 115 locations from June to December, 2021. Over 80% of the interviewees confirmed sightings of snow leopards.

The report also identifies key threats to Snow Leopards, with accidental killing and snaring emerging as the primary concerns.

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