Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park
Summary
A tiger census has started in and around Shuklaphanta National Park, deploying 580 automated cameras to monitor tiger movements across 260 grids.
Key Points
- A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park on March 10.
- 580 automated cameras have been installed across 260 grids spaced two kilometers apart to monitor tigers.
- The previous census recorded 43 Royal Bengal tigers in the park.
- A 77-member technical team is deployed to carry out the census due to the park's high tiger density supported by abundant prey species.
