Malabar Whistling-thrush spotted in Nepal for the first time
Ornithologists confirm sighting of Indian forest bird in Rupandehi district, extending known range and highlighting Nepal’s rich but understudied biodiversity.
Short-tailed Shearwater becomes Nepal’s 1st recorded seabird
A Short-tailed Shearwater spotted at Koshi Barrage becomes Nepal’s first recorded seabird and its 900th bird species.
Community leads the way in turtle conservation in Nepal
A large share of turtle habitats in Nepal falls outside the boundaries of designated protected areas, which make the local community primary stakeholders for protection of this critically endangered species in the country.
Community participation to protect the rare elongated tortoise
Nepal has an opportunity to use community-driven conservation to protect the critically endangered elongated tortoise, which can be key to saving this species from extinction.
New bird species discovered in Upper Mustang, Nepal
The recent discovery of a new bird species in Nepal has raised the total count of recorded bird species in the country to 895.
Rhinoceros, tiger found dead in Chitwan National Park
At least 21 one-horned rhinos have been found dead in last ten months, and six tigers were reported to have died in recent years in Chitwan National Park, country’s biggest national park for rhinoceros and Royan Bengal tigers.