Snow Leopard spotted in Chamoli’s Nanda Devi Park

Researchers from all over the world have got good news from the beautiful hills of Utarakhand.

For wildlife lovers, the sighting of snow leopard in Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli district is no less than a gift. This rare creature is seldom seen. Biologists wait months and months to catch a glimpse of snow leopards around the world, yet there is no guarantee of success. Nine trap cameras were installed by Nanda Devi National Park at different places in Joshimath range. A picture of a snow leopard has been captured in one of these cameras.

Rare Snow Leopard Photographed in Chamoli

Snow Leopard occupies an important place among the rare species of leopard in the world. It keeps itself safe at an altitude of more than 10 thousand feet. Snow leopard lives in snowy area. Talking about the world level, snow leopard are on the brink of extinction. They have been seen in the snowy mountainous regions of Central Asia.

A large part of the Nanda Devi National Park comes in the high altitude area, due to which rare species of wildlife reside here. In summer and rain, these wild animals move to the snowy area, but in winter, due to snow falling to the lower areas, these creatures keep moving in the lower areas as well.

Trap cameras are installed every year by the Nanda Devi Park Administration at various places to keep an eye on wildlife, so that where information about wildlife is available, wildlife poachers can also be kept under watch. As the winter subsides, the photographs captured in the cameras are assessed.

Snow Leopard Identification

Snow leopards are up to 1.5 meters long and their special identity is their furry and long tail. They have gray and white fur on their skin. Their fur is very long and thick, which keeps them safe from the severe winter. Due to the large and woolly paws, they are able to walk easily on snow.