The results of the Annual All-Russian accounting of snow leopards in 2024 with the support of the Interregional Association "Irbis" and the coordination of the National Park "Sailyugemsky" showed that there are 87 snow leopards in Russia.
Results of the All-Russian snow leopard count:
- Altai Republic — 54 snow leopards
- Republic of Tyva — 15 snow leopards*
- Krasnoyarsk Territory — 11 snow leopards
- Republic of Buryatia — 7 snow leopards
*The data has been reliably confirmed using camera traps, each individual has been identified. Additionally, it should be noted the presence of 11 more individuals (identified by footprints in the snow) during the surveys in the Republic of Tuva.
In February and March, scientists, volunteers and specialists from 4 regions of the country (the Republics of Altai, Tyva and Buryatia, as well as the Krasnoyarsk Territory) conducted expeditions to places inhabited by snow leopards. At this time, snow leopards begin their breeding season, so they actively move and leave a lot of footprints, which helps to collect accurate information about their numbers.