Snow Leopards and Dogs: How Himalayan Carnivores Rewire Survival in Spiti
In Spiti Valley’s harsh high-altitude landscape, a new study finds that snow leopards, wolves, foxes and free-ranging dogs coexist by constantly shifting their behaviour — adjusting when and where they are active to avoid conflict amid rising human pressure. With human-subsidised dogs reshaping the predator balance, researchers warn this fragile system may not endure without intervention. Mongabay India correspondent Sneha Mahale reports
South Kashmir The costs of coexisting with predatory wildlife
A new study across three protected areas in southern Kashmir recorded 92 livestock losses in two years from predators like the Asiatic black bear and the leopard, resulting in major financial strain for households in the buffer zones. While many respondents in the study expressed a generally positive attitude toward wildlife, without timely compensation and improved livestock protection, there is a risk of retaliatory killing. Habitat restoration, better grazing management, and strong community involvement are key to lasting coexistence. Mongabay India correspondent Sneha Mahale reports
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Snow Leopards and Dogs: How Himalayan Carnivores Rewire Survival in Spiti
February 17, 2026
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May 12, 2025