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Using camera traps across 310 stations and non-invasive genetic analysis of scat, the study found higher population densities and habitat suitability in western Bhutan. The report reaffirms Bhutan as a conservation stronghold, noting the presence of breeding individuals and abundant prey, specifically blue sheep, while recommending strengthened patrolling, livestock insurance schemes, and periodic national surveys to maintain population viability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Bayesian Spatially Explicit Capture Recapture (SECR) model estimated the snow leopard population in Bhutan at 134 individuals (95% CI: 121 to 148), which is a 39.5% increase from the 2016 baseline of 96 individuals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The mean density of snow leopards was estimated at 1.34 individuals per 100 km2 (95% CI: 1.2 to 1.48), with higher densities and more suitable habitats predicted in western Bhutan compared to central and eastern regions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Camera trap data identified 96 adult individuals (45 male, 51 female) and 10 cubs, with the highest number of individuals captured in Jigme Dorji National Park (53).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Non-invasive genetic analysis of 184 carnivore fecal samples resulted in 71 positive detections for snow leopards, with 31 successfully genotyped to identify 22 unique individuals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The survey recorded a high abundance of blue sheep, the primary prey of the snow leopard, across 185 camera stations, which supports the viability of the carnivore population.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The survey documented habitat overlap between snow leopards and other large carnivores, including tigers and common leopards, with some camera stations capturing both species.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The survey provided the first record of Thorold's deer (Cervus albirostris) in Bhutan, captured at a station in DFO Paro.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Human-snow leopard conflict persists due to livestock predation, particularly yak calves, with higher reported incidences in JKSNR, DFO Paro, and JDNP.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To ensure long-term survival, the report recommends establishing livestock insurance schemes, providing coral fencing to yak herders, and introducing community-based wildlife tourism in high-density areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000751#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change"],"geography_discussed":["Wangchuck Centennial National Park","Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve","Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary","Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park","Paro","Thimphu"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["population survey","genetic analysis","habitat modelling"]},{"id":"wwf-000755","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000755","title":"Saving Our Grasslands","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2023","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/125/7u2gyhzni0_Policy_Brief_Grasslands_051123.3_57_.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document identifies the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and crop insurance subsidies as primary drivers of grassland conversion in North America. 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