Srinagar, Aug. 25 -- Snow leopards are uniquely adapted to survive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. As apex predators, they serve as vital indicators of the health of high-altitude ecosystems and are increasingly recognised as a measure of how climate change is affecting mountain landscapes. When snow leopards flourish, entire ecosystems benefit, safeguarding not only diverse species but also the planet's greatest freshwater reserves. Now, the revelation that snow leopards are breeding in the upper reaches of Kishtwar has brought a rare moment of encouragement for wildlife conservation in Jammu and Kashmir. The recent finding emerged from a three-year camera-trapping study conducted in high-altitude areas, confirming for...