10/09/2026
A rare sighting: Himalayan brown bears mating in Deosai!
A truly special moment captured on the flower-blooming plains of Deosai National Park. We can’t wait to hopefully welcome new cubs next year! 🐻🌸
When the national park was first established in 1993, the population of Himalayan brown bears was estimated at only around 15. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, that number rebounded to 76 in the 2023 census. Factoring in the cubs born between 2024 and 2026, it is now estimated that more than 80 bears call the park home.
The Himalayan brown bear is one of Pakistan’s most precious treasures and an icon of wildlife to be proud of. Let’s protect their habitat by reducing waste in Deosai, preventing overgrazing by livestock, and continuing to safeguard these magnificent bears for generations to come.
by Mariko Sawada & Adnan Saeed
Observation : July 2026, Deosai National Park