Nepal Achieves Historic Success in Tiger Conservation, Population Rises to 429
Summary
Nepal's tiger population has risen to 429, marking a historic conservation success. Protecting wildlife corridors and managing human-tiger conflicts are crucial next steps to sustain this progress.
Key Points
- Nepal's wild Bengal tiger population has increased from 355 to 429 according to the latest census.
- Tiger population has grown in all major protected areas except Bardia, with significant rises in Parsa, Banke, and Shuklaphanta.
- Protection of wildlife corridors is essential to allow tiger movement, prevent genetic isolation, and reduce human-tiger conflict.
- Collaboration with India on corridor conservation and wildlife-friendly infrastructure is vital for long-term tiger survival.
