Snow Leopard Manual: Field Study Techniques for the Kingdom of Nepal

The snow leopard (Uncia uncia), the "Mountain Queen" is a legendary elusive mega-species across the widespread mountains of Central Asia for conserving the rich biodiversity. The snow leopard, a single species genus and an endangered cat at the apex of the food-chain, is considered an indicator of healthy mountain ecosystems. The snow leopard still remains a little studied animal throughout its range states. There is an urgent need of precise documentation on both its biology and its interaction with human activities. An understanding of the past and current trends of snow leopard and its prey number is vital for long-term conservation of its prey and its habitat.