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
Ecotourism promotion needed at conservation areas: Minister Shahi Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, pointed out the need of promoting ecotourism at conservation areas across the nation and connecting it with people's livelihood. Environment 15 Apr, 2025
Wildlife Awareness Week kicks off in Chitwan The Wildlife Awareness Week commenced today with a series of community-focused programs aimed at promoting wildlife conservation in and around Chitwan National Park. Nepal 14 Apr, 2025
20 rhinos found dead in eight months in Chitwan National Park Twenty rhinos have been found dead in the past eight months of the current fiscal year within the Chitwan National Park (CNP) and its surrounding areas, according to CNP. Nepal 18 Mar, 2025
Rhino census halted due to funding shortage The rhino census conducted every five years has been suspended this year due to shortage of funds. Nepal 14 Mar, 2025
A delicate balance: Transforming river community livelihoods to protect otters and the Karnali ecosystem Transforming tradition to save biodiversity—local communities in the Karnali region are shifting from fishing to sustainable livelihoods to protect the endangered smooth-coated otter and restore river ecosystems. Environment 12 Mar, 2025
Lalitpur students pledge to protect wildlife on World Wildlife Day In commemoration of World Wildlife Day, students from Kovida School and Children Garden Academy in Lalitpur participated in impactful awareness programs focused on wildlife conservation. Kathmandu 06 Mar, 2025
World Wildlife Day being marked today The World Wildlife Day (WWD) is being marked today. The theme of the WWD 2025 is "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." Nepal 03 Mar, 2025
Rhino census uncertain due to budget crunch following suspension of USAID project The rhino census, which is conducted every five years, has become uncertain due to lack of budget. Nepal 02 Mar, 2025
Four arrested with endangered Pangolin scales Police have arrested four individuals in possession of a large quantity of pangolin scales, an endangered species, in Chamunda Chowk of Gokarneshwar Municipality-5, Kathmandu, on Saturday. Nepal 24 Feb, 2025
Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition. Opinion 08 Jan, 2025
Foreign tourists surpass domestic visitors tourists in numbers at CNP Over Rs 100 million of revenue has been collected from 72,000 tourists visiting Chitwan National Park. A total of 72,461 people visited the park from mid-July to mid-December in the current fiscal year. Business 19 Dec, 2024
