STATUS OF THE SNOW LEOPARD IN KYRGYZSTAN

Chyngyz Kochorov; Amanbai Samykbaev

STATUS OF THE SNOW LEOPARD IN KYRGYZSTAN

C Chyngyz Kochorov A Amanbai Samykbaev

Received 26.07.2024

Revised 30.09.2024

Published 07.11.2024

Abstract

This study assessed the current state of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) population in Kyrgyzstan and to identified factors influencing changes in its population. Various methods were used to achieve this goal, including territorial surveys and installation of camera traps. The novelty of the work is the combination of various methods for assessing the abundance of the snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan, as well as the relevance of the problem of conservation this species. The results is obtained an important basis for developing effective management and conservation strategies for the snow leopard population in Kyrgyzstan

Keywords

This study assessed the current state of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) population in Kyrgyzstan and to identified factors influencing changes in its population. Various methods were used to achieve this goal including territorial surveys and installation of camera traps. The novelty of the work is the combination of various methods for assessing the abundance of the snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan as well as the relevance of the problem of conservation this species. The results is obtained an important basis for developing effective management and conservation strategies for the snow leopard population in Kyrgyzstan

Suggested citation

Kochorov, Ch., & Samykbaev, A. (2024). STATUS OF THE SNOW LEOPARD IN KYRGYZSTAN. Bulletin of the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University, 22(4), 78-89.

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