Livestock depredation by large predators and its implications for conservation and livelihoods in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan

What is it about?

Wild carnivores prey upon domestic livestock in the shared habitats of northern mountainous region of Pakistan, leading to a conflicting situation between livestock owners and wildlife. The paper explores how the depredation occurs, what are the implications for conservation of endangered species and what are appropriate strategies to create a harmony between livestock herding and conservation initiatives.

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