Tiger census from December 16
Summary
A tiger census will begin on December 16 in Chitwan National Park and three other national parks, involving around 150 personnel to count tigers over a three-month period using grid-based camera surveys.
Key Points
- A tiger census will commence on December 16 in Chitwan National Park, Banke, Bardiya, and Shuklaphanta National Parks.
- The census is conducted every four years and will last three months.
- Approximately 150 personnel including staff, experts, volunteers, and students will participate in the census.
- The previous 2022 census recorded 335 adult tigers in Nepal, with 128 in Chitwan National Park.
- Preparations for a rhino census will begin after the tiger census is completed.
