Q. What is the estimated leopard population in India according to the 2022 survey?
(a) 10,214
(b) 12,310
(c) 13,874
(d) 15,457
Answer: (c)
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have released a report on the status of leopards in India.
The report provides key insights into leopard distribution, population trends, and conservation challenges based on data from the fifth cycle of leopard population estimation conducted in 2022. India’s leopard population is estimated at 13,874 (range: 12,616 – 15,132). This indicates a stable population compared to 2018 estimates of 12,852 leopards.
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