Sauraha elephant safari caught between animal welfare and livelihoods
Local entrepreneurs call for phased transition after Supreme Court’s order to shift to ethical tourism.
Local entrepreneurs call for phased transition after Supreme Court’s order to shift to ethical tourism.
Fifty-six elephants gather at Baghmara Forest on World Elephant Day for a spread of fruits, grains and sweets.
Five king cobras and 17 cobras were rescued after they entered homes last fiscal year.
Fresh census records 74 more tigers than in the previous nationwide count of 2022, when the country saw 355 big cats.
Tiger numbers increased in most protected areas, with Chitwan recording 145 big cats, while Bardiya saw a decline from 125 to 112.
Hundreds of Asian openbills have transformed a quiet wetland in Chitwan into a seasonal breeding ground, with dried trees rising from the water now serving as nesting sites.
A landmark ruling has left Nepal’s premier wildlife destination looking for a way to protect both a tourism economy built around elephant safaris and the livelihoods that depend on it.
Wildlife officials dart and fit satellite collar on wild bull elephant ‘Dhurbe’ after a 10-day search, hoping to prevent further deadly encounters with people.
As farmers struggle with shortages of chemical fertilisers during the paddy season, growers in Chitwan and Palpa are turning to green manure, compost and locally produced organic inputs to maintain yields and restore soil health.
Continuous rainfall has caused localised flooding, although water levels in the Narayani river and its tributaries remain below official warning thresholds.
A week after the wild tusker killed a woman and her four-year-old son in Jagatpur, Chitwan National Park has intensified efforts to tranquillise, collar and track the animal blamed for 25 deaths since 2010.
Shanichara Bote thought he had escaped the threat that killed his parents. Then, the notorious elephant returned to destroy his home again.
Concerns raised over wildlife disturbance as community forests plan sunset safari in Barandabhar corridor.
The park authority says the annual suspension is aimed at protecting wildlife during breeding season and ensuring visitor safety amid damaged trails and flood risks.
Under official protocol, farms where bird flu is confirmed must cull poultry, destroy eggs and feed, and remain sealed for 45 days.