Camera Trapping Underway in Myagdi to Identify Red Panda Population
Summary
Cameras have been installed in Myagdi's Jaljala and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve areas to identify the endangered Red Panda population through camera trapping and health studies.
Key Points
- Cameras installed in Myagdi's Jaljala and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve to monitor endangered Red Panda population.
- Between six to 25 Red Pandas have been identified in the Jaljala area based on previous camera data.
- Health status studies including parasite analysis of Red Pandas are underway.
- Red Panda is legally protected with strict penalties for poaching and is found in Nepal and neighboring countries.
