Nepal’s tiger population rises to 429, latest census shows
Summary
Nepal's latest tiger census shows an increase in the Bengal tiger population to 429, with significant growth in several national parks, despite a decline in Bardiya National Park.
Key Points
- Nepal's Bengal tiger population has increased to 429 according to the latest national tiger census.
- Tiger numbers rose significantly in Parsa, Banke, and Shuklaphanta National Parks.
- Bardiya National Park experienced a decline in tiger numbers from 125 to 112.
- Chitwan National Park's tiger population increased to 145, continuing fluctuations over two decades.
