New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Summary A study in Jammu and Kashmir reveals that common leopards are encroaching on snow leopard habitats possibly due to climate change.

This shift, documented by camera traps, highlights the adaptability of common leopards and poses a threat to the elusive snow leopards, potentially leading to increased human-wildlife conflict and challenges for conservation efforts.

A study based on a collaborative effort between non-profit Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu and Kashmir, in the Kishtwar Himalayan region shows a unique trend in the upper elevations of 3,000-5,500 metres, the usual snow leopard habitat. In this region, a changing climate is not only challenging t...