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Nepal's Rhino Success Brings Urban Wildlife Challenge
Planet WinsMay 23

Nepal's Rhino Success Brings Urban Wildlife Challenge

Nepal's one-horned rhinos are thriving so well they're now strolling through city streets in Chitwan, capturing tourist videos and sparking debates about conservation success. The comeback story has a complex twist: locals wonder if rhinos entered the city, or if the city spread into rhino territory.

Google News - Conservation Success3 min read
Nepal Volunteers Use Drones to Save Villages From Elephants
Community HeroesMay 12

Nepal Volunteers Use Drones to Save Villages From Elephants

A group of young volunteers in Nepal is preventing deadly human-wildlife conflicts by using drones, lasers, and local knowledge to safely guide elephants and tigers away from villages. Their creative approach has saved countless lives on both sides.

Good Good Good2 min read
Nepal's Tiger Population Surges 20% to 429 in Four Years
Planet Wins2h ago

Nepal's Tiger Population Surges 20% to 429 in Four Years

Nepal's wild tiger population has jumped to 429, a 20% increase since 2022 that makes the Himalayan nation a global conservation success story. The milestone comes as Nepal became the first country to double its tiger numbers since 2009, though human-wildlife conflict remains a challenge.

France 24 English3 min read
Nepal Puts Indigenous Communities at Conservation's Center
Planet WinsJul 13

Nepal Puts Indigenous Communities at Conservation's Center

Scientists and conservationists in Nepal are championing a major shift in how the country protects its wildlife. After decades of success with national parks, they're now calling for indigenous communities to lead conservation efforts.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
BBC Captures Never-Before-Seen Tiger Behaviors in Nepal
Planet WinsJun 12

BBC Captures Never-Before-Seen Tiger Behaviors in Nepal

Wildlife filmmakers have documented extraordinary new behaviors of Bengal tigers that scientists have never observed before. The groundbreaking footage comes from BBC Earth's new series "Tiger Island," filmed in the remote wilderness of Nepal.

BBC Earth2 min read
Nepal's $66M Zoo Project Gets Conservation Expert Takeover
Planet WinsMay 23

Nepal's $66M Zoo Project Gets Conservation Expert Takeover

After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.

Mongabay2 min read
Nepal's Tigers Triple Since 2009 Despite Growing Conflicts
SolutionsMay 21

Nepal's Tigers Triple Since 2009 Despite Growing Conflicts

Nepal's Bengal tiger population has soared from 121 to 355 in just 13 years, a conservation win that comes with new challenges. The government is now planning a 124-acre park to house tigers involved in human conflicts, moving them from cramped cages to natural habitats.

Mongabay2 min read
India Launches First Tourist Train to Nepal
Global NewsMay 21

India Launches First Tourist Train to Nepal

Indian Railways just made history by launching its first international tourist train to Nepal, opening up sacred temples and wildlife parks to travelers starting June 2026. The 10-day journey connects spiritual seekers and nature lovers to Nepal's most iconic destinations through an all-inclusive rail experience.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife
Planet WinsApr 16

Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife

A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.

BBC Science2 min read
Sacred Forest in Nepal Shelters Critically Endangered Pangolin
Planet WinsJun 8

Sacred Forest in Nepal Shelters Critically Endangered Pangolin

Camera traps in a tiny Nepalese community forest have captured the first video evidence of a critically endangered Chinese pangolin in the region. The discovery shows how local traditions and community stewardship can protect rare wildlife even in small, fragmented habitats.

Mongabay2 min read
Aussie Vet Students Get Wildlife Training at Mobile Hospital
SolutionsApr 13

Aussie Vet Students Get Wildlife Training at Mobile Hospital

Australian vet students will soon learn to treat injured koalas, raptors, and other native animals through a groundbreaking partnership. Southern Cross University is teaming up with Wildlife Recovery Australia to give future vets hands-on experience that could save thousands of wildlife lives.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue
Community HeroesJun 12

Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue

A badger named Jasper arrived at a U.K. wildlife hospital so cold his temperature couldn't even register, but dedicated rescuers refused to give up. His journey from near-death to recovery shows why community wildlife centers matter.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Nepal's Wild Tiger Population Soars to 429
Planet Wins2h ago

Nepal's Wild Tiger Population Soars to 429

Nepal just announced its wild tiger count jumped to 429, adding 74 majestic big cats in just four years. The win on World Tiger Day proves conservation works, but protecting the paths tigers roam is now the biggest challenge ahead.

Google News - Conservation Success3 min read
Nepal Tests AI to Guard Farms From Crop-Raiding Monkeys
InnovationJul 13

Nepal Tests AI to Guard Farms From Crop-Raiding Monkeys

Farmers in Nepal are losing hundreds of dollars a year to macaque raids, standing guard over their fields at dawn with drums and dogs. Now researchers are testing smart camera systems that detect monkeys in real time and text farmers when threats approach.

Mongabay2 min read
Nepal Beats Scotland in Thrilling T20 Cricket Comeback
SportsFeb 17

Nepal Beats Scotland in Thrilling T20 Cricket Comeback

Nepal secured their first T20 World Cup victory since 2014, chasing down 171 runs against Scotland with just four balls to spare in Mumbai. Dipendra Singh Airee's explosive unbeaten 50 off 23 balls led the comeback after Scotland's collapse gave Nepal the opening they needed.

BBC Sport2 min read
Norway Backs Nepal's Green Energy Industrial Future
SolutionsMay 21

Norway Backs Nepal's Green Energy Industrial Future

Norway is funding a groundbreaking project to transform Nepal's industrial corridor with renewable energy, creating green jobs while the nation transitions away from fossil fuels. The Power-GIF initiative targets the crucial Birgunj-Simara manufacturing region where Nepal's surplus clean electricity will soon power domestic industries.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Nepal's New PM Delivers Message to Nation in Rap Song
Global NewsMar 27

Nepal's New PM Delivers Message to Nation in Rap Song

Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah sent a video message to his country in the form of a rap song, just before his swearing-in ceremony. The rapper-turned-politician's creative approach marks a fresh chapter in Nepal's political landscape after his party's landslide election victory.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
California Invests $80M in Salmon Recovery and Wildlife
Planet WinsMay 29

California Invests $80M in Salmon Recovery and Wildlife

California just committed $80.4 million to wildlife connectivity and salmon recovery, with the biggest win happening on the Feather River where a decades-old barrier is finally coming down. For salmon fighting their way upstream to spawn, this funding means 28.5 miles of river are about to open up for the first time in generations.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Kentucky Woman Rescues Wildlife After Finding Injured Raccoon
Community HeroesJun 19

Kentucky Woman Rescues Wildlife After Finding Injured Raccoon

One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Uganda's Wildlife Wins: Buffalo Up 29%, Chimps Up 20%
Planet WinsMay 6

Uganda's Wildlife Wins: Buffalo Up 29%, Chimps Up 20%

Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read

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