Why in news?

• Ladakh has identified proper mapping and boundary identification of Changthang and Karakoram sanctuaries along India-China border as a priority concern.
• Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has been asked to map and identify areas of ‘high conservation value to help ‘rationalise’ boundaries – alowing for addition or deletion of land.
• Changthang WLS is located in Ladakhi Changthang plateau in Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Lakes: Home to highest altitude water lakes, namely, Tso Moriri (also the highest lake on earth), Pangong Tso and Tso Kar.
• Fauna: Kiang or Tibetan wild ass along with the black-necked crane (Grus nicricollis)
• It has Korzok village, which is also considered to be the world’s highest village.
• Karakoram (Nubra Shyok) WLS is located in high altitude of easternmost reaches of Karakoram Range in Leh District.
• Fauna: Abode of Chiru or Tibetan Antelope, Tibetan gazale, Himalayan ibex, Shapo, bharal, wild yak, Snow leopard etc.
• Karakoram wildlife sanctuary is located in the easternmost reaches of the Karakoram range in Leh district.