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| Author | Atzeni, L., Cushman, S. A., Bai, D., Wang, J., Chen, P., Shi, K., Riordan, P. | ||||
| Title | Meta-replication, sampling bias, and multi-scale model selection: A case study on snow leopard (Panthera uncia) in western China. | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Ecology and Evolution | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-27 | ||
| Keywords | MaxEnt, meta-replication, multi-scale, Panthera uncia, sampling bias, scale selection, snow leopard, species distribution model | ||||
| Abstract | Replicated multiple scale species distribution models (SDMs) have become increasingly important to identify the correct variables determining species distribution and their influences on ecological responses. This study explores multi-scale habitat relationships of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) in two study areas on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau of western China. Our primary objectives were to evaluate the degree to which snow leopard habitat relationships, expressed by predictors, scales of response, and magnitude of effects, were consistent across study areas or locally landcape-specific. We coupled univariate scale optimization and the maximum entropy algorithm to produce multivariate SDMs, inferring the relative suitability for the species by ensembling top performing models. We optimized the SDMs based on average omission rate across the top models and ensembles’ overlap with a simulated reference model. Comparison of SDMs in the two study areas highlighted landscape-specific responses to limiting factors. These were dependent on the effects of the hydrological network, anthropogenic features, topographic complexity, and the heterogeneity of the landcover patch mosaic. Overall, even accounting for specific local differences, we found general landscape attributes associated with snow leopard ecological requirements, consisting of a positive association with uplands and ridges, aggregated low-contrast landscapes, and large extents of grassy and herbaceous vegetation. As a means to evaluate the performance of two bias correction methods, we explored their effects on three datasets showing a range of bias intensities. The performance of corrections depends on the bias intensity; however, density kernels offered a reliable correction strategy under all circumstances. This study reveals the multi-scale response of snow leopards to environmental attributes and confirms the role of meta-replicated study designs for the identification of spatially varying limiting factors. Furthermore, this study makes important contributions to the ongoing discussion about the best approaches for sampling bias correction. |
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| Call Number | Serial | 1616 | |||
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| Author | Karki, A., Panthi, S. | ||||
| Title | Factors affecting livestock depredation by snow leopards (Panthera uncia) in the Himalayan region of Nepal | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | PeerJ | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | e11575 | Pages | 1-14 |
| Keywords | Conflict,Habitat,Himalaya,Livestockdepredation,Modeling,Snowleopard,Wildlife management | ||||
| Abstract | The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) found in central Asia is classified as vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Every year, large number of livestock are killed by snow leopards in Nepal, leading to economic loss to local communities and making human-snow leopard conflict a major threat to snow leopard conservation. We conducted formal and informal stakeholder’s interviews to gather information related to livestock depredation with the aim to map the attack sites by the snow leopard. These sites were further validated by district forest office staffs to assess sources of bias. Attack sites older than 3 years were removed from the survey. We found 109 attack sites and visited all the sites for geo location purpose (GPS points of all unique sites were taken). We maintained at least a 100 m distance between attack locations to ensure that each attack location was unique, which resulted in 86 unique locations. A total of 235 km2 was used to define livestock depredation risk zone during this study. Using Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) modeling, we found that distance to livestock sheds, distance to paths, aspect, and distance to roads were major contributing factors to the snow leopard’s attacks. We identified 13.64 km2 as risk zone for livestock depredation from snow leopards in the study area. Furthermore, snow leopards preferred to attack livestock near livestock shelters, far from human paths and at moderate distance from motor roads. These identified attack zones should be managed both for snow leopard conservation and livestock protection in order to balance human livelihoods while protecting snow leopards and their habitats. | ||||
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| Call Number | Serial | 1640 | |||
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| Author | Young, J. C., Alexander, J. S., Bijoor, A., Sharma, D., Dutta, A., Agvaantseren, B., Mijiddorj, T. N., Jumabay, K., Amankul, V., Kabaeva, B., Nawaz, A., Khan, S., Ali, H., Rullman, J. S., Sharma, K., Murali, R., Mishra, C. | ||||
| Title | Community-Based Conservation for the Sustainable Management of Conservation Conflicts: Learning from Practitioners | Type | Journal | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Sustainability | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | Pages | 1-20 | |
| Keywords | community-based conservation; snow leopards; participation; conflict; narratives; story- telling; conflict management | ||||
| Abstract | We explore the role of community-based conservation (CBC) in the sustainable management of conservation conflicts by examining the experiences of conservation practitioners trying to address conflicts between snow leopard conservation and pastoralism in Asian mountains. Practitioner experiences are examined through the lens of the PARTNERS principles for CBC (Presence, Aptness, Respect, Transparency, Negotiation, Empathy, Responsiveness, and Strategic Support) that represent an inclusive conservation framework for effective and ethical engagement with local communities. Case studies from India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Pakistan show that resilient relationships arising from respectful engagement and negotiation with local communities can provide a strong platform for robust conflict management. We highlight the heuristic value of documenting practitioner experiences in on-the-ground conflict management and community-based conservation efforts. | ||||
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| Call Number | Serial | 1641 | |||
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| Title | Snow Leopard Survival Summit Group Photograph | Type | Unsupported: Slide | ||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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| Keywords | snow; snow leopard; snow-leopard; Snow-Leopard-Survival-Summit; leopard; survival; seattle | ||||
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| Notes | Photograph of participants in 21-25 May 2002 Snow Leopard Survival Summit, Seattle, Washington, USA. | Approved | no | ||
| Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 1080 | Serial | 20 | ||
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| Author | Anandakrishnan, M.B. | ||||
| Title | The snow leopard: Elusive and endangered | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 1998 | Publication | The Environmental Magazine | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 18-19 |
| Keywords | Himalayan; poaching; tourism; development; Nepal; asia; snow-leopard; snow leopard; browse; 1070 | ||||
| Abstract | The snow leopard has never been common, but there may be fewer than 4,000 left in its Himalayan habitat, and poaching and tourism-related development in the region could drive its numbers down further. | ||||
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| Notes | Copyright Earth Action Network, Inc. Sep/Oct 1998 Document Type: English | Approved | no | ||
| Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 352 | Serial | 71 | ||
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| Author | Andriuskevicius, A. | ||||
| Title | Occurrance of Snow Leopards in the Soviet Union | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 1980 | Publication | International Pedigree Book of Snow Leopards | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 2 | Issue | Pages | 59-69 | |
| Keywords | 2290; area; areas; browse; distribution; park; parks; protected; protected-area; protected area; protected areas; refuge; reserve; reserves; Russia; snow-leopard; snow-leopards; snow leopard; snow leopards; soviet; Soviet-Union; soviet union; status; U.S.S.R.; union; Ussr | ||||
| Abstract | Outlines status and distribution of snow leopard in USSR, including comments on reserves created for the species. | ||||
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| Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 51 | Serial | 73 | ||
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| Author | Anonymous | ||||
| Title | Snow leopard trade in court | Type | Unsupported: Case | ||
| Year | 1984 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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| Keywords | snow; snow leopard; snow-leopard; leopard; trade; India; people; coat | ||||
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| Notes | Press note on court findings in India, convicting people in posession of a snow leopard coat. | Approved | no | ||
| Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 943 | Serial | 78 | ||
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| Author | Anonymous | ||||
| Title | The 7th International Snow Leopard Symposium Presentation Abstracts | Type | Conference Article | ||
| Year | 1992 | Publication | The 7th International Snow Leopard Symposium Presentation Abstracts | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-15 | ||
| Keywords | International; snow leopard; symposium | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Editor | International Snow Leopard Trust; Northwest Plateau Institute of Biology | ||
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| Series Editor | Series Title | Abbreviated Series Title | 7th International Snow Leopard Symposium | ||
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| Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 947 | Serial | 81 | ||
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| Author | Anonymous | ||||
| Title | Preserving the snow leopard and its habitat | Type | Magazine Article | ||
| Year | 1996 | Publication | The Rolex Awards for Enterprise Journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | Pages | ||
| Keywords | habitat; Jackson; snow leopard | ||||
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| Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 949 | Serial | 85 | ||
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| Author | Anonymous | ||||
| Title | Snow Leopard Smuggler Detained in Northwest China | Type | Miscellaneous | ||
| Year | 2000 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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| Keywords | poaching; smuggling; China; snow-leopard; snow leopard; browse; 1020 | ||||
| Abstract | Police have detained a man for trying to smuggle two snow leopards through the Xining Railway Station in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Ma Deliang was stopped by police after he attempted to pass the butchered snow leopards off as “beef” at a shop in Sichuan in southwest China. Suspicious of the contents in Ma's big sack, police asked experts from the local forestry bureau to check the meat and they found it to be flesh of two snow leopards, an endangered species on top state protection. Ma later confessed that he bought the dead snow leopards at a local market and wanted to smuggle them to Deyang, a city in southwest China's Sichuan province. Police also searched Ma's home and found dear heads, antlers and lynx and fox furs. Snow leopards live in highlands of altitudes between 3,000 to 6, 000 m above sea level. The population of the species has dwindled greatly since the 19th century. | ||||
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| Notes | News Provided by COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com) Copyright XINHUA NEWS AGENCY Article A59130452 COPYRIGHT 2000 Comtex Scientific Corp. Journal Title: Xihnhua News Agency | Approved | no | ||
| Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 387 | Serial | 89 | ||
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