Lakes in Shuklaphanta National Park Face Existential Threat Due to Lack of Conservation
Summary
Lakes in Shuklaphanta National Park are increasingly threatened due to water hyacinth overgrowth and lack of conservation funds, impacting rare swamp deer and other wildlife.
Key Points
- Lakes Rani Tal, Kalikich Tal, and Shikari Tal in Shuklaphanta National Park are threatened by water hyacinth overgrowth due to insufficient conservation efforts.
- The park has 120 natural and artificial lakes and ponds, many filling up without cleaning due to budget shortfalls.
- The capital budget for park management dropped from 20 million to 3.5 million rupees this fiscal year, severely limiting grassland management.
- Shuklaphanta National Park hosts over 2,400 swamp deer, 43 Bengal tigers, and more than 450 bird species, making conservation critical.
