Counting of snow leopard begins in Mustang
Summary
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project has started the first-ever snow leopard population survey in Mustang using camera traps to count the animals across 161 grids.
Key Points
- The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) has initiated a snow leopard population survey in Mustang.
- Camera trapping is being conducted at 161 grids spaced every 5 km across Lower and Upper Mustang.
- 111 cameras were recently installed in Baragaon Mukti area and Gharapjhong rural municipality for leopard counting.
- The cameras will remain in the fields for up to six months with support from ACAP technicians and local personnel.
