08/05/2020
Wildlife in Nepal
Nepal is one of the best destination for wildlife. Nepal has 185 species of mammals found in various parts of the country. One-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger are all found in the Terai Jungles. Animals like leopards, various monkey species, hyenas, jackals, wild boars, sloths and deers are also found in the jungle. Wild Buffalos call the Kohsi Tappu Wildlife Reserve home while the endangered blackbuck (a type of antelope) is found in the Bardia Region.
The Himalayan Region is home to snow leopards and red pandas while areas of high altitude are common habitats for yaks, blue sheep as well as musk deer.
Nepal has its own variety of dolphins. Dolphins are found in the Narayani and Karnal rivers. More than 850 recorded species of birds in Nepal.
Twenty protected areas in Nepal that cover approximately 23.3% of the land. There are ten national parks, three wildlife reserves, six conservation areas and one hunting reserve. Spreading across the country, these areas are found in the subtropical Terai Jungles to the Himalayas. UNESCO has listed Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park as Natural World Heritage Sites. Due to the vast diversity of the protected areas, it is not surprising that they house approximately 6,301 species of flowering plants - around 400 of these species are endemic to Nepal. There are a further 2,532 species of vascular plants.
The Chitwan National Park in Nepal is one of the most popular wildlife reserved areas in Nepal. It finds its edge over other parks with its variety of rare species like One-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger. Apart from these, it is also home for a wide range of species like rhesus monkey, wild boar, sloth bear, deer, leopard, etc. One can make thrill out of this park through various options of safari, such as elephant back tour, nature walks, river rafting, canoeing, or jeep ride, etc. 🇳🇵🇳🇵