Research trends and management options in human-snow leopard conflict

摘要: Abstract Conservation of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is challenging because its threatened status and increase in human-snow conflict (HSC). The area occupancy comprises mountainous regions Asia that are confronted with various environmental pressures including climate change. HSCs have increased a burgeoning human population economic activities enhance competition between or preys. Here we systematically review peer-reviewed literature from 1994 to 2018 Web Science, Google Scholar, Science Direct PubMed (30 articles), evaluate current state scholarship about their management. We determine: 1) spatio-temporal distribution relevant researches; 2) methodologies assess HSCs; 3) existing interventions for management; 4) potential options HSC aim study thus identify key research gaps future requirements. Of articles this review, 60% evaluated mitigation HSCs, while only 37% provided actionable decisive results. Compensation programs livestock management strategies had high success rates mitigating through direct community-managed interventions. Further required efficacy strategies, many which, recommended, lack proper support. In spite progress made studies, needed examine ecological socio-cultural context HSCs. suggest work focus on rangeland mitigation, ultimately fostering co-existence leopard.