Where can snow leopards be found in the Hindu Kush region?

In the Hindu Kush region, snow leopards are found inhabiting high-altitude, rocky, and grassy environments. Specifically, the Chitral valley wildlife preserve is noted as a domain for this rare species.123

Generally, snow leopards thrive in highland habitats between 500 and 5,800 meters (1,640 and 19,000 feet). They are solitary, crepuscular hunters that rely on steep, rugged terrain to ambush prey such as ibex, wild sheep, and marmots. Protecting these habitats is an ethical imperative, as the species remains vulnerable due to threats from poaching, climate change, and the encroachment of human activities like mining and infrastructure development. Efforts to establish wildlife preserves in isolated areas of the Hindu Kush have been implemented to help mitigate these pressures and support the survival of the population.123