Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Snow Leopard Population in Himachal Pradesh Up 62%
Scientists counted snow leopards in Himachal Pradesh and found more than before!
The population is up 62% in four years.
They used cameras and got help from local people to count the animals.
They also mapped other animals like blue sheep and musk deer.
This study will help protect the snow leopards and their habitats, and other rare animals like Pallas's cat were found during the survey.
Snow leopard population in Himachal Pradesh increased by 62% in four years.
The number of snow leopards rose from 51 in 2021 to 83 in 2025.
Survey was conducted using camera trapping across 26,000 sq km.
Snow leopards were found outside protected areas.
Local community participation was key to the survey's success.
- Who
- Wildlife Wing of the Forest Department, local communities
- What
- Snow leopard population survey
- When
- Completed in one year; announced during Wildlife Week
- Where
- High-altitude tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To monitor and improve snow leopard conservation
- Snow Leopard Population (2025)
- 83 (estimated)
- Increase
- 62% in 4 years
- Previous Count (2021)
- 51
- Survey Locations
- Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Pangi valley
- Survey Duration
- 1 year
- First Official Sighting
- Pallas's cat in Kinnaur
- Rediscovery
- Woolly flying squirrel in Lahaul
Sources
Himachal home to 83 snow leopards, up from 51 in 2021: Survey
Himachal Pradesh Now Home To 83 Snow Leopards, Count Up By 62% In 4 Years
Snow leopard population in Himachal Pradesh rises 62% in four yrs, hits 83: Survey
