19 sheep killed in snow leopard attack in Mustang
Summary
Nineteen sheep and three mountain goats were killed in a snow leopard attack near Temperate Horticulture Development Centre, Gharpajong-2, Mustang, causing significant loss to a local farmer.
Key Points
- A snow leopard attacked a sheep pen in Gharpajong-2, Mustang, killing 19 sheep and 3 mountain goats.
- The estimated loss from the attack is around Rs 600,000.
- Human-snow leopard conflicts have been increasing due to snow leopards moving closer to human settlements in winter seeking prey.
- Climate change effects have made coexistence between humans and snow leopards difficult, causing some farmers to abandon livestock rearing.
