Tiger Census Preparation Underway in Shuklaphanta National Park Starting February 23
Summary
Preparations for the tiger census in Shuklaphanta National Park and surrounding areas will begin on February 23 after the elections, with automated cameras set to be installed across 260 grids to monitor tiger populations.
Key Points
- Preparations for the tiger census in Shuklaphanta National Park start on February 23.
- The census will be conducted after the House of Representatives elections due to staff deployment.
- Automated cameras will be installed in 260 grids each measuring 2x2 kilometers across Shuklaphanta, Laljhadi-Mohana Conservation Area, and Jogbuda.
- The 2022 census recorded 36 adult tigers in the Shuklaphanta-Laljhadi-Jogbuda Complex, an increase attributed to sufficient prey density.
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