Wild Care Nepal

22/09/2026

Happy World Rhino Day 2026!
The global theme is "Keep the Five Alive" a call to protect all five rhino species on Earth: the Black, White, Greater One-Horned, Sumatran, and Javan rhino. In Nepal, the Greater One-Horned Rhino occurs in forests, wetlands and grasslands of Chitwan-Parsa, Bardia and Shuklaphanta National Parks.
Fifty years ago, Nepal's greater one-horned rhino teetered on the edge of extinction. Today, thanks to decades of protection, the population has grown to over 750 individuals nationwide (2021 census, up from ~400 in 2005). It shows what's possible with shared effort of government, community and conservation partners.
At Wild Care Nepal, we're proud to add our own piece to this effort. We are establishing our field research station in the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park to strengthen on-the-ground monitoring and research in support of conservation of rhinos and other wildlife, and community engagement.
Keep the five alive and help us keep Nepal's rhinos thriving!

19/09/2026

Educating local communities and the younger generation is essential for community-led conservation. Through school awareness activities, we reached over 1,000 students across 10 local schools. We also connected with communities living near pangolin habitats through door-to-door awareness activities. These efforts were actively supported and facilitated by our Local Pangolin Guardians (LPG).
By engaging students and encouraging local involvement, we hope to build stronger community support for protecting pangolins and their habitats.
The Rufford Foundation
Vishal Bhandari

31/08/2026

It is never easy to let go of a good colleague, but it is always special when the next step is something worth celebrating.

We are happy to announce that Bishal Bhandari will be moving on from Wild Care Nepal to pursue his Master’s in Ecology at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China, with the prestigious CAS-ANSO Scholarship.

Congratulations, Bishal, on this well-deserved opportunity. We wish you a remarkable and fulfilling academic journey ahead.

Until next time ! 💚🧡

29/08/2026

भोटेकोशी नदीमा आएको विनाशकारी बाढीबाट रसुवा तथा तल्लो तटीय क्षेत्रका समुदायमा पर्न गएको पीडा तथा अतुलनीय जनधनको क्षतिप्रति हामी वाइल्ड केयर नेपाल परिवार अत्यन्त मर्माहत छौँ। यस विपद्का कारण ज्यान गुमाउनुहुने मानव तथा जनावरहरुप्रति श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गर्दै, आफ्ना प्रियजन गुमाउनुहुने शोकाकुल परिवारहरूप्रति भावपूर्ण समवेदना व्यक्त गर्दछौँ। घाइते तथा प्रभावित सबैको शीघ्र स्वास्थ्यलाभ र सुरक्षित पुनर्स्थापनाको कामना गर्दछौँ।

Wild Care Nepal is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and suffering caused by the devastating Bhote Koshi floods affecting Rasuwa and downstream communities. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and honour the lives of both people and animals lost in this tragedy. We wish all those injured and affected a safe recovery and strength as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of this devastating disaster.

20/08/2026

We are excited to welcome Aashish Pokhrel to the Wild Care Nepal family

Aashish is a young conservationist with a growing interest in wildlife research and community-based conservation. His recent work has focused on small wildcats, amphibians, and farmland birds, particularly exploring approaches that bring local communities into wildlife conservation and coexistence efforts and understanding biodiversity across human-dominated landscapes.

We look forward to supporting his journey and celebrate his contributions along the way.

18/08/2026

**Publication Alert**

Wild Care Nepal's Researchers co-authored article on "Tigers in the Neighborhood: Factors Associated With Fatal Tiger Attacks in a Human-Dominated Landscape, Nepal" has officially been published! 📖✨

🔍 Key Findings from the Research:
- Over 90% of attacks occurred inside forest areas, mostly during everyday livelihood activities like resource collection and livestock herding.
- While men were attacked more frequently (65.3%), fatality was significantly higher among women (>70%).
- Factors such as group size, s*x, education level, and body posture during the attack directly affected human fatality rates.
- 93% of victims had secondary education or below, emphasizing the vulnerability of resource-dependent local communities.

💡 Solutions for Peaceful Coexistence: To minimize conflict, the paper highlights practical management strategies:
- Adaptive management of buffer zones and corridor forests.
- Safety protocols driven by behavior-change campaigns.
- Promotion of alternative livelihoods and local tiger-based tourism.
- Proactive management of high-risk / conflict-causing individual tigers.

👉 Read the full open-access article here:

https://wildcare.org.np/tigers-in-the-neighborhood-factors-associated-with-fatal-tiger-attacks-in-a-human-dominated-landscape-nepal/

12/08/2026

Elephants are not just gentle giants, they are ecosystem engineers, seed dispersers, and vital guardians of our shared landscapes.
As habitats shrink, fostering empathy and community-based solutions is key to securing their future alongside local communities.
On this , Wild Care Nepal highlights the importance of human-elephant coexistence in our shared landscapes.
🎥 Watch our educational video:
"चञ्चलीः हात्ती र साझा धर्तीको कथा" (Chanchali: The Story of Elephants and Shared Earth) to see how communities and elephants can thrive together!
https://youtu.be/lJBQK3lOCRk?si=R6ai3DLH8foCgqNz

3D animated video about the human-elephant coexistence with the mes...

05/08/2026

As part of our ongoing pangolin conservation project in Udayapur, we planted around 500 riverine seedlings (Khair and Sisso) in Sailesh Jagdeshwori Community Forest, which lies in the Chure landscape of Katari Municipality. The plantation activity was supported by the Division Forest Office, Triveni. To ensure the growth and survival of the planted seedlings, the plantation is being regularly monitored by the Community Forest User Group.
The Chure region of the district supports diverse wildlife, including pangolins. We believe that such community-led plantation efforts will help restore wildlife habitat in the future.

The Rufford Foundation | Vishal Bhandari

29/07/2026

On the occasion of Global Tiger Day, 2026, Wild Care Nepal had the privilege of participating in the program organized by Chitwan National Park, Kasara, under the theme “Communities, Collaboration and Coexistence: A Path to Prosperity”.
The event brought together conservationists, researchers, nature guides, Buffer Zone Committee, hotel entrepreneurs, and other key stakeholders to discuss the future of tiger conservation. Dr. Baburam Lamichhane shared a presentation highlighting the recent trends in tiger population and Human-Tiger conflict.
Also, Chief Conservation Officer of Chitwan National Park Dil Bahadur Pun and other distinguished speakers shared their experiences, perspectives, and ongoing conservation efforts, emphasizing that long-term tiger conservation depends on strong partnerships between national parks, local communities, conservation partners, and the tourism sector.

27/07/2026

Wild Care Nepal is seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join the internship program and contribute to biodiversity research and community based conservation initiatives across Nepal. The internship is for three months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs.

Who Should Apply?
• Bachelor’s degree or above in natural science background (preferably in Environmental Science, Zoology, Forestry, or related fields)
• Available to work regular office hours from our on-site location
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to timely delivery
• Problem-solvers with critical thinking skills, creativity, and a results-driven mindset
• Passionate learners with a genuine interest in biodiversity and community-based conservation
• Must be a Nepali Citizen

What We Offer:
• Basic allowance
• A learning-oriented space with mentorship and growth opportunities
• The potential to transition into larger project roles based on performance
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to ongoing research and conservation initiatives

To Apply:
Send your updated CV and a Letter of Intent to [email protected] by 3 August, 2026 12:00 p.m. explaining:
• Your motivation to apply
• Your career goals
• What makes you a unique candidate for this position?
• What skills or fresh perspective you may contribute to the team?
• How will this benefit your personal and professional growth?