Wildlife of Ladakh are at threat from population explosion of free-ranging dogs, stray dogs. The apex predator often called the King of the Mountains, the Snow Leopard are often challenged by pack of dogs.
This is a rare footage of stray dogs trying to chase away lone snow leopard. The Snow Leopard is with its kill/prey - an Ibex. A snow leopard is successful hunter, but for this apex predator, it takes 5-7 attempts for a successful kill.
Thousands of dogs are roam the length and breadth of Ladakh landscape and it is not their fault that they are here, not their actual territory. It is us, we human beings, who are responsible this placement. Army Camps, tourists facilities, extension of villages, and new settlements in their natural territory and along with encroachment in their territory, we introduce dogs as well.
The fight for food and survival, they are seen confronting each other. This is not natural for sure....
15 фев 2023
