Second Runner-up | Conservation Focus


Karamjeet Singh

Second Runner-up | Conservation Focus

Drass, Ladakh

Going Astray

A growing concern with wildlife conservation in Ladakh is the increasing number of feral and free-ranging dogs. Their ability to multiply fast is considered a threat to the other animals thriving in the same habitat. However, the image shows how the locals have turned this problem into an innovative solution for their woes. The dogs seen here were feral, but the locals domesticated them to later employ them to deter Himalayan Brown Bears from entering their villages. The system seems to work efficiently for the villagers, as the dogs keep the wild animals at bay and alert the people about them.


Karamjeet Singh

Karamjeet Singh is a freelance wildlife and landscape photographer who was born and raised in the Kargil district of Ladakh. He tries to capture nature’s magical moments through his lens. He occasionally works as a guide for Roots Ladakh, a travel company based in Kargil.


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