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Author | Chapron, G. | ||||
Title | Re-wilding: other projects help carnivores stay wild | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2005 | Publication ![]() |
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Volume | 437 | Issue | Pages | 318 | |
Keywords | Acinonyx jubatus, carnivore, coexistence, conservation, damage prevention, Panthera leo, snow leopard, survival, Uncia uncia | ||||
Abstract | Letter to Nature Editor, in response to: In their plea for bringing Pleistocene wildlife to the New World (“Re-wilding North America” Nature 436, 913–914; 2005), Josh Donlan and colleagues do not discuss successful efforts to ensure long-term survival of large carnivores in Africa and Asia. A few examples are given. | ||||
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Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1114 | ||
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Author | Din, J. U., Bari, F., Ali, H., Rehman, E. U., Adli, D. S. H., Abdullah, N. A., Norma-Rashid, Y., Kabir, M., Hameed, S., Nawaz, D. A., Nawaz, M. A. | ||||
Title | Drivers of snow leopard poaching and trade in Pakistan and implications for management | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication ![]() |
Nature Conservation | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 46 | Issue | Pages | 49-62 | |
Keywords | conflict, illegal trade, northern Pakistan, pelt, poaching; retaliatory killing | ||||
Abstract | The snow leopard is one of the highly valued species from high-altitude mountain ecosystems of Central and Southeast Asia, including Pakistan. This keystone species is facing a myriad of conventional and emerging threats, including poaching and trade, that are poorly documented in Pakistan. To understand the dynamics and drivers of the poaching and trading of snow leopards in Pakistan, we investigated the issue in depth through a multifaceted survey in the snow leopard range of the country. We recorded 101 snow leopard poaching incidences from 11 districts during 2005–2017. The reported poaching incidences varied spatially (‒x = 9 ± 2.6 [95% Cl: 3–15]) and temporally (‒x = 7.8 ± 1.09) and accounted for 2–4% annual population loss (n = 200–420) in a period of 13 years. Poaching and trade together constituted 89% of the total incidence reported and animals were mostly shot (66%), poisoned (12%), snared (12%) and captured (4%), respectively. Only a fraction (3%) of the incidences were reported to the relevant law enforcement agencies. Trade routes included large cities and neighbouring countries, even the Middle East and Europe. The average base and end prices for each item were 245 ± 36 USD and 1,736 ± 520 USD, respectively, while maximum monetary fines set as per the law were 275 USD. Our results establish the need for developing multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms at regional, national and international levels and information sharing to curb this menace. Improving the existing laws and surveillance system, while taking the local communities onboard, will further help to this end. | ||||
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Call Number | SLN @ rakhee @ | Serial | 1672 | ||
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Author | Farhadinia, M. S., Maheshwari, A., Nawaz, M. A., Ambarli, H., Gritsina, M. A., Koshkin, M. A., Rosen, T., Hinsley, A., Macdonald, D. W. | ||||
Title | Belt and Road Initiative may create new supplies for illegal wildlife trade in large carnivores | Type | Miscellaneous | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication ![]() |
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Call Number | SLN @ rakhee @ | Serial | 1487 | ||
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Author | Johansson, O., Mishra, C., Chapron, G., Samelius, G., Lkhagvajav, P., McCarthy, T., Low, M. | ||||
Title | Seasonal variation in daily activity patterns of snow leopards and their prey | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication ![]() |
Nature Portfolio | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 12 | Issue | 21681 | Pages | 1-11 |
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Abstract | The daily and seasonal activity patterns of snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are poorly understood, limiting our ecological understanding and hampering our ability to mitigate threats such as climate change and retaliatory killing in response to livestock predation. We fitted GPS-collars with activity loggers to snow leopards, Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica: their main prey), and domestic goats (Capra hircus: common livestock prey) in Mongolia between 2009 and 2020. Snow leopards were facultatively nocturnal with season-specific crepuscular activity peaks: seasonal activity shifted towards night- sunrise during summer, and day-sunset in winter. Snow leopard activity was in contrast to their prey, which were consistently diurnal. We interpret these results in relation to: (1) darkness as concealment for snow leopards when stalking in an open landscape (nocturnal activity), (2) low-intermediate light preferred for predatory ambush in steep rocky terrain (dawn and dusk activity), and (3) seasonal activity adjustments to facilitate thermoregulation in an extreme environment. These patterns suggest that to minimise human-wildlife conflict, livestock should be corralled at night and dawn in summer, and dusk in winter. It is likely that climate change will intensify seasonal effects on the snow leopard’s daily temporal niche for thermoregulation in the future. | ||||
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Call Number | SLN @ rakhee @ | Serial | 1710 | ||
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Author | Shrestha, B., Kindlmann, P. | ||||
Title | Implications of landscape genetics and connectivity of snow leopard in the Nepalese Himalayas for its conservation. | Type | Scientific Report | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication ![]() |
Nature Research | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 10 | Issue | 19853 | Pages | 1-11 |
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Abstract | The snow leopard is one of the most endangered large mammals. Its population, already low, is declining, most likely due to the consequences of human activity, including a reduction in the size and number of suitable habitats. With climate change, habitat loss may escalate, because of an upward shift in the tree line and concomitant loss of the alpine zone, where the snow leopard lives. Migration between suitable areas, therefore, is important because a decline in abundance in these areas may result in inbreeding, fragmentation of populations, reduction in genetic variation due to habitat fragmentation, loss of connectivity, bottlenecks or genetic drift. Here we use our data collected in Nepal to determine the areas suitable for snow leopards, by using habitat suitability maps, and describe the genetic structure of the snow leopard within and between these areas. We also determine the influence of landscape features on the genetic structure of its populations and reveal corridors connecting suitable areas. We conclude that it is necessary to protect these natural corridors to maintain the possibility of snow leopards' migration between suitable areas, which will enable gene flow between the diminishing populations and thus maintain a viable metapopulation of snow leopards. |
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Author | Bhatnagar, Y.V. | ||||
Title | Project Snow Leopard | Type | Conference Article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication ![]() |
Nature Without Borders | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 613 | Issue | Pages | 44-48 | |
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Abstract | Nature Without Borders: a symposium on innovative approaches to conserving nature and wildlife. http://www.india-seminar.com/2010/613.htm IN January 2009, the Ministry of Environment and Forests launched an ambitious conservation programme called Project Snow Leopard for the Indian high altitude areas. This was a unique endeavour that was catalyzed by a voluntary organization, with active participation of the five Himalayan state governments, the ministry and a select group of organizations and individuals in a consultative process which lasted close to four years. Given, however, a good representation of wildlife protected areas in the high altitudes (over 9% for the Trans Himalaya), the question is why was such a scheme required; what were the attributes of the region that necessitated an alternative strategy? This article discusses the salient features of the snow leopard initiative and the challenges ahead. |
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Address | http://www.india-seminar.com/2010/613/613yashveer_bhatnagar.htm | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | India | Editor | ||
Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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Notes | Author from: Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysore and Snow Leopard Trust-India | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1137 | ||
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Author | Khatiwada, J.R. & Chalise, M.K. | ||||
Title | Status of snow leopard and conflict perception in Kangchenjunga Conservation Area, Eastern Nepal | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2006 | Publication ![]() |
Nepalese Journal of Zoology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 1 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 1-8 |
Keywords | Uncia uncia, Kangchenjunga Conservation Area, livestock depredation, blue sheep | ||||
Abstract | Kangchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) is situated in the Taplejung district at the north-eastern region of Nepal. Livestock keeping is the main activity of people for making a living amidst a conflict with snow leopard (Uncia uncia). Each year snow leopard kills a number of livestock resulting significant economic losses for the poor people living in this remote area. Unless the people – snow leopard conflicts is well understood and appropriate conflict management activities are implemented, the long run co-existence between people and snow leopard –especially the existence of snow leopard in this part of the world–will be in question. This has now become an utmost important as the aspiration of the people for economic development has risen significantly and the area has been open to tourism. Study was done by counting snow leopard signs walking systematically in total 18 snow leopard sign transects covering 18.01 km in length in three sites, i.e. Lonak, Khambachen and Dudhpokhari of the Conservation Area. The average sign density was 12.63/km. The livestock depredation by snow leopard for one year (2005-06) was studied by interviewing the herders to understand the responsible and specific bio-physical and economic factors. The study revealed that sub-adult yaks were mostly hunted by snow leopard. Cattle's' winter (December-April) pastures are most vulnerable sites for predation. Presence of bushes, forest and boulders and rugged mountain crevices make good hides for snow leopard. The study also showed that a lax animal guarding system was significantly responsible for high livestock depredation by snow leopard. Blue sheep was observed by walking in selected trails and from vantage points. A total of 354 individual sheep of different age and sex of 14 different herds were recorded during the study period. The study showed that improvement in livestock guarding system should be adopted as the most important activity. However despite the importance of livestock in the KCA it is still not well understood why the herders neglect for proper livestock guarding. Proper guarding system required in winter pastures to reduce the depredation pressure. | ||||
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Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1319 | ||
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Author | Keen, B. | ||||
Title | The snow leopard (illicit furs) | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 1984 | Publication ![]() |
New Statesman | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 107 | Issue | Pages | 20 | |
Keywords | fur; coat; poaching; conservation; browse; 1200 | ||||
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Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 72 | Serial | 528 | ||
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Author | Anonymous | ||||
Title | She's all washed up | Type | Newspaper Article | ||
Year | 1980 | Publication ![]() |
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Volume | Issue | 1 January | Pages | ||
Keywords | snow leopard, captive, Bronx Zoo, New York | ||||
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Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1208 | ||
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Author | Linnell, J.; Swenson, J.; Landa A.; and Kvam, T. | ||||
Title | Methods for monitoring European large carnivores – A worldwide review of relevant experience | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 1998 | Publication ![]() |
NINA Oppdragsmelding | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 549 | Issue | Pages | 1-38 | |
Keywords | carnivore; monitoring; census; bear; Lynx; wolf; wolverine; 5310 | ||||
Abstract | Against a background of recovering large carnivore populations in Norway, and many other areas of Europe, it is becoming increasingly important to develop methods to monitor their populations. A variety of parameters can monitored depending on objectives. These parameters include: presence/absense, distribution, population trend indices, minimum counts, statistical estimates of population size, reproductive parameters and health/condition. Three broad categories of monitoring techniques can be recognised each with increasing levels of fieldwork required. The first category includes those techniques that do not require original fieldwork. The second category involves fieldwork, but where individually recognisable carnivores are not available. The third category includes methods where fieldwork has recognisable individuals available. Different mehtods tend to have been used for different species, mainly because of limitations imposed by the different species' ecology. The most precise estimates of population size have been obtained in research projects with relatively small study sites and with the help of radio-telemetry. However, it may be difficult, or impossible, to apply these methods over large monitoring areas. Therefore, in terms of practical management, a combination of minimum counts, supported by an independent index may be more useful than statistical population estimates. All methods should be subject to a careful design process, and power analysis should be conducted to determine the sensitivity of the method to detect changes. Based on the review of over 200 papers and reports we recommend a package of complementary monitoring methods for brown bear, wolverine, lynx and wolf in Norway. These include the use of observations from the public and reports of predation on livestock to determine broad patterns of distribution, and an index based on hunter observations per hunting day, for all four species. Minimum counts of reproductive units, natal dens, family groups, and packs, should be obtained from snow-tracking for wolverines, lynx and wolves respectively. In addition a track-count index should be obtained for wolverines and lynx. As much data as possible should be obtained of lynx and wolvereines killed in the annual harvest. Brown bears will be difficult to monitor without the use of radio-telemetry, therfore they may require periodic telemetry based, mark-recapture studies. Such a program can easily be constructed within existing central and regional wildlife management structures, but will require extensive involvement from hunters. |
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Call Number | SLN @ rana @ 516 | Serial | 622 | ||
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