Snow leopards have become a focal point for both human and wildlife interests due to their adaptation to high-mountain environments. These animals have been known to attack livestock, presenting a challenge to farmers who are protecting their property. This has led to confrontations between farmers and snow leopards.
The endangered status of the species is further compounded by the decline of their natural habitat, primarily due to construction and climate change. The construction of roads, gas pipelines, and other infrastructure has encroached upon the irbis’s habitat, gradually displacing them.
Addressing this conflict necessitates a collaborative effort by the public, government agencies, and wildlife conservation organizations to find compromises that ensure conditions for coexistence between humans and irbis.