The 'Status of Leopards in India' report reveals that Uttarakhand's leopard population in tiger habitats and potential tiger habitats declined from 839 to 652 over four years. Rajaji Tiger Reserve recorded the highest number of leopards at 171.
India News: India's estimated leopard population rose from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022, but the number of rosetted felines declined slightly in the Shivalik
The report also highlights the conflict between humans and leopards, as well as threats to leopards outside protected areas. The Minister of Environment emphasized the importance of government agencies, NGOs and local communities working together on conservation efforts to solve these problems - Newsx