Dozens of feral dogs sterilised to save snow leopards

Around 60 feral dogs in the Nelong Valley region of Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi district of Garhwal have been sterilised and vaccinated in an attempt to control their population and protect the snow leopards. The dogs pose a threat to wildlife, especially the snow leopards, as they hunt in packs and target animals like Blue Sheep. The campaign is being conducted by a Haridwar-based NGO with the support of the state forest department, and the second phase will be conducted in October.