India snow leopards: First-ever survey puts population at 718
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It's estimated that Indian snow leopards account for roughly 10-15% of the big cat's global population.
It's estimated that Indian snow leopards account for roughly 10-15% of the big cat's global population.
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718 snow leopards in India, most in Ladakh, says study
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India has 718 snow leopards, 1/6th to 1/9th of global total
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Firstpost on X: #FPCreatives India has an estimated 718 snow leopards, according to a four-year long estimation exercise, the first-of-its kind, made public recently. A look at its findings and how
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Total 718 snow leopards in India, highest in Ladakh…
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Snow Leopard, Species
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Researchers in Chum of Manaslu Conservation Area to study snow leopard
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Avalanche in Gurja, 1 missing –
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India Has 718 Snow Leopards, Ladakh Alone Home To 477, Finds First-Ever Survey