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Climate change threatens Pakistan’s snow leopards | Science

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The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) population currently spans the mountainous regions of 12 countries, including more than 80,000 square kilometers in northern Pakistan (1). As a result of human encroachment and hunting, snow leopards are classified as Vulnerable (2). Climate change is exacerbating the threats the snow leopard already faces as well as transforming their environment in ways that make survival more difficult. Pakistan must take urgent action to protect this important species.

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