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Rare Snow-Leopard Spotted In Uttarkashi's Gangotri National Park: Uttarkhand
In Uttarkashi's Gangotri National Park, one of the rare wild snow-leopard was spotted wandering on March 5. As per the reports, the leopard, which was spotted is claimed to be an endangered species. However, the leopard of this kind is still under positive radar of being conserved and serves an unequivocal hope.
Tags: rare species, Snow leopard, Uttarakhand, Gangotri National Park, uttarkashi
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Himachal Pradesh Houses 73 Snow Leopards, Estimates Survey
Himachal Pradesh houses around 73 snow leopards, estimated a survey by the state. Touted as the first-of-its-kind survey, it was jointly conducted by the state wildlife wing and Nature Conservation Foundation following the Union Environment Ministry’s Snow Leopard Population Assessment protocols. Completed by camera trapping method, the findings suggest scattered presence of leopard and majorly outside the protected areas. The state forest… read-more
Tags: Snow leopard, Himachal Pradesh, State Wildlife Wing, Rakesh Pathania
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Uttarakhand To Host First Snow Leopard Tour In February
To promote wildlife conservation, Uttarakhand Tourism is organizing the first-ever snow-leopard tour in Harsil village on the banks of the Bhagirathi river in February. The tourism body has informed the entry would be on a first-come-first-served basis. Reportedly, the tour is a part of SECURE Himalaya Project - a conservation and restoration efforts for Himalayan ecosystems. The campaign will be jointly organized by Global Environment… read-more
Tags: Uttarakhand, Snow leopard, Uttarakhand Tourism, Harsil, Forest Department
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Rare Fauna Seen At Gangotri National Park Points Rich Biodiversity
Recent sightings of rare animal species have proved the blooming biodiversity of Uttarakhand’s Gangotri National Park. The Divisional Forest Officer RN Srivastava said sightings and camera trapping of rare Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear and Himalayan Tahr confirm the park has a stable prey base. Reportedly, the park authorities had installed 25 cameras above 3,000m height. Moreover, the DFO added a varied variety of fauna would help to… read-more
Tags: environment, Snow leopard, Gangotri National Park, Himalayan Brown Bear
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