In Kibber, the only thing colder than the winter is the reception a sick snow leopard used to get.
Snow Leopard Tourism Drives Conservation Success in the Indian Himalayas
Snow leopard tourism has transformed Kibber, a remote Indian Himalayan village, into a conservation success story. Researchers found that protecting wild prey, not livestock, drove recovery. With populations nearly doubling since 2021, winter tourism now supports the local economy, and residents unanimously support the predators' presence.
Source: Snow Leopard Tourism Drives Conservation Success in the Indian Himalayas — Happy Eco News
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