19 livestock killed in Mustang Snow Leopard attack
Summary
Nineteen livestock were killed in a snow leopard attack in Mustang, with increased conflicts noted during winter due to habitat shifts driven by climate change.
Key Points
- Nineteen livestock including 16 sheep and three mountain goats were killed by a snow leopard near Gharpajong-2, Marfa, Mustang.
- The livestock loss is estimated at around Rs 600,000, affecting local resident Santosh Pariyar significantly.
- Human-snow leopard conflicts have escalated in Mustang, especially in winter, due to scarcity of grass and climate-driven habitat shifts.
- Nepal revised its snow leopard population estimate to 397, based on data from 2015-2024 involving multiple governmental departments.
