A comprehensive study was conducted between 2022 and 2025 across the majestic Kishtwar Himalayas, under the nationwide Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) protocol found snow leopards are not only present year-round but are also actively breeding.
Researchers have identified urban sewage as a critical hotspot for the evolution and spread of drug-resistant bacteria, highlighting an urgent need for nationwide wastewater monitoring to prevent future health crises.