RT @WilsonKomala: @SLF_PAK @SLF_PAK, mehboob's dedication to wildlife conservation is truly inspiring! Courage like his helps protect preci….

🦌Wildlife Champion – Musk Deer Award (AJK).With 15+ years of service, Mehboob Shah braved attacks while protecting AJK’s snow-bound forests. From seizing weapons to saving musk deer & snow leopard habitats, his courage is unmatched ❄️🐾. 👉 Read more:

🐐 Wildlife Champion – Markhor Award (KP).Muhammad Saleem, @wildlifegokp, is a newcomer in Kohistan but already making waves. From intercepting poachers to challenging powerful violators, he’s disrupting wildlife trafficking with courage 🌿. 👉 Read more:

RT @NBPTROCKS: More Snow Leopards, please.

🦌 Wildlife Champion – Ibex Award (KP).Israr Ullah, @wildlifegokp, built a strong enforcement team in Upper Chitral. By fining poachers & promoting sustainable trophy hunting, he’s keeping conservation alive in Chitral 🌿. 👉 Read more:

🐻 Wildlife Hero – Brown Bear Award (GB).From fewer than 10 to over 500 ibex 🐐—thanks to Muhammad Raza’s tireless patrols in Skardu. Braving nights, valleys & pressure, he stands firm against illegal hunting. 👉 Read more:

🐺 Wildlife Hero – Wolf Award (GB).Since 2009, Sakhawat Ali has been guarding Central Karakoram National Park. His viral footage of a snow leopard family showed Pakistan’s wildlife to the world 🌍. A true wildlife champion!.👉 Read more:

Wildlife Hero,Blue Sheep Award (GB).Meet Sher Afgan Ali from ParksWildlifeGB. From rescuing a snow leopard cub to catching poachers, his work has protected countless species & brought in PKR 1.7M in fines. Even threats can’t shake his resolve. Read more:

confrontations, rescued endangered species, and filed a record nine wildlife violation cases last year. His meticulous field records and community outreach make him a model ranger for the nation. Read More about it on our official Newsletter.

The 2025 Wildlife Champions. Snow Leopard Award (National) – Muhammad Ismail, AJK Wildlife Department.From Gurez Valley in Neelum District, Muhammad Ismail has been a tireless defender of Musk Deer National Park since 2009. Known for his fearlessness, he has faced armed

RT @faheemakhtar22: What does the 167 population of big cat means for Pakistan?.

wildlife trade and cub capturing. It occurs at low densities across vast landscapes. Therefore, our focus should be on its protection, as well as the restoration of its habitat and wild prey populations. Harvesting such a vulnerable species is not a viable option.

robust science does open the door to informed discussions, but the current population status clearly shows that conservation, not hunting, must be the priority. The snow leopard is a slow-breeding species compared to mountain ungulates and is already threatened by illegal.

of snow leopards in Pakistan is not a viable or sustainable option. The population is far too small and fragile. Instead, the data should be used to: Guide conservation planning, Strengthen community involvement, and Prevent further decline of this keystone predator. 👉 So, the.

conservation, and cross-border cooperation. Risk of Trophy Hunting: With such a small, vulnerable population, even a tightly regulated hunting program would likely accelerate decline rather than support conservation. Conclusion Based on the evidence in this study, trophy hunting.

just 0.16 animals per 100 km². Threats: The species is already under severe pressure from climate change, habitat loss, and human–wildlife conflict. Conservation Priority: The report stresses the urgent need for protection, including stronger habitat safeguards, community-led.

The new nationwide study reveals that Pakistan has only 167 snow leopards in the wild (optimistic maximum ~220), scattered across vast and fragile high-mountain habitats. Population Status: Both independent methods (camera traps and genetics) confirmed alarmingly low densities,

Read it here: Thank you for being with us on this journey for people and nature. SLF Communications Team.communication@slf.org.pk |.Islamabad, Pakistan.

PEAKS’ WHISPER – August 2025 is here!. This issue celebrates the Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards 2025, honouring unsung heroes safeguarding Pakistan’s wildlife. Read inspiring stories of bravery, dedication, and conservation from across the mountains.

RT @SnowLeopardNet: On #WorldRangerDay, 🇵🇰 honored 7 rangers at the Wildlife Protection Awards Ceremony in Islamabad. Recognized for coura….