India’s Leopard Population Stands at 13,874: Report Reveals Stability and Conservation Challenges

New Delhi: The much-anticipated fifth cycle report on the “Status of Leopards in India” was released today, offering a comprehensive overview of the leopard population and shedding light on the conservation challenges faced by these majestic creatures. According to the report, India’s leopard population is estimated at 13,874 individuals, indicating a stable trend compared to…

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Sikkim to install Camera traps to Study Climate Change Impact on Large Mammals

Gangtok: To assess the repercussions of climate change on large mammals, the Forest and Environment Department of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has initiated a comprehensive study using camera traps deployed across the high-altitude regions of Sikkim. Recent retrieval of images from these camera traps has unveiled multiple captures of…

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