397 snow leopards estimated across Nepal Nepal has announced its national estimate of the elusive snow Leopard population, marking a major milestone in the conservation of this iconic Himalayan species. Nepal 21 Apr, 2025
Vulnerable 'Mountain Ghost' sight in Tarai startles conservationists On January 23, locals in Charghare, Urlabari Municipality-1, saw a Snow Leopard, also known as 'Mountain Ghost,' which is found above 3000 metres and is listed as a vulnerable animal by the Nepal Government. Nepal 26 Jan, 2024
High priority accorded to snow leopard conservation: Minister Kathmandu, October 24 Minister of Forests and Environment Shakti Bahadur Basnet said Nepal has given high priority to protecting the snow leopard. Addressing the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection’s fourth standing committee meeting... Travel 25 Oct, 2019
Human-leopard conflict: Ecological reasons to blame Many think that the frequency in the sightings of leopards in settlement areas is due to an increase in their number in the country. But those working closely in the conservation arena have a different view Human-wildlife conflicts are a serious... 23 Jul, 2019
Leopard population declining: Reports Chitwan, May 18 The number of leopards in the country has significantly gone down in the last few years due to lack of safe habitat and shortage of food. Various governmental and non-governmental agencies have spent a lot for the protection... Travel 19 May, 2018
Nepal to present its snow leopard protection plan in Bishkek Kathmandu, August 16 Nepal will present its snow leopard protection plan at the International Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Forum being held in Bishkek of Kyrgyz Republic from August 23 to 26. According to WWF Nepal, one of the conservation partners... Horoscopes 17 Aug, 2017
Let us protect snow leopards “The future lies in the hands of young generation; therefore I call upon all the countries to encourage and engage youth in the task of the conservation and management of the snow leopard and its habitat” said Prime Minister Puspha Kamal Dahal in... 27 Apr, 2017
In South Africa, conservationists offer fake leopard hides DURBAN: Many worshippers at a large religious gathering in South Africa this weekend will wear leopard skins, seen as symbols of status and power. But some of the pelts are fake, reflecting an effort by an international conservation group to reduce... Women 28 Jan, 2017
Int'l conference on snow leopards kicks off in Kathmandu KATHMANDU: Forest and Environment Ministers, wild life experts, conservationists and high delegates from 12 countries that host the endangered snow leopard have begun a management planning stocktaking workshop here in Kathmandu from today. The... Travel 17 Jan, 2017
LETTERS: Challenging days Once again, the Big III repeated their power hunger politics pulling down one another’s government citing this and that reasons. Nepal will see another new PM on Wednesday “Election for new prime minister tomorrow” (THT, August 2, Page 1) after... 04 Aug, 2016
Mustang records 17 snow leopards MUSTANG: A total of 17 snow leopards have been found residing at the trans-Himalayan district of Mustang. Green Forest, an NGO, revealed the findings after a research carried out in collaboration with the Annapurna Conservation Area Project... Travel 01 Aug, 2016
