Trans Himalaya

Conflicts between traditional pastoralism and conservation of Himalayan ibex (Capra sibirica) in the Trans-Himalayan mountains

There is recent evidence to suggest that domestic livestock deplete the density and diversity of wild herbivores in the cold deserts of the Trans-Himalaya by imposing resource limitations.
- 01/05/2004
- Animal Conservation
Living with large carnivores: Snow leopard predation on livestock in the Spiti Trans-Himalaya

Predation by large carnivores on livestock and their retaliatory persecution by pastoralists is a worldwide conservation concern. Relatively poor understanding of the ecological and social underpinnings of this human-wildlife conflict hampers effective conflict management programs.
- 01/01/2004
- Nature Conservation Foundation

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