WildNepal

08/09/2026

Baya Weaver: Nature’s engineer of artistic hanging nests.

08/09/2026

The White-rumped Vulture (WRV; Gyps bengalensis), endemic to South and Southeast Asia, was once possibly the most abundant large raptor in the world. In 1985, renowned vulture expert, David Houston, wrote “It is very abundant throughout India… …Its ability to live alongside man probably makes it the least vulnerable of all vultures…”. Yet it was this close relationship with humans that ultimately led to the species’ downfall and near extinction, when millions of vultures were unintentionally poisoned by the veterinary drug diclofenac. This led to declines of more than 90% across South Asia.

Nepal has been particularly successful in eliminating diclofenac from the veterinary market, which has led to the rapid, albeit partial recovery of the WRV population.

Without the conservation actions of the last two decades, it is likely four species of vulture would have gone extinct. Our results are testimony to the work of Birdlife partner Bird Conservation Nepal with support from the Nepalese government to eliminate diclofenac from the veterinary market. But there is no time to be complacent: vulture populations across South Asia are still at historically low levels and prone to extinction. The need to further strengthen regulations around veterinary NSAID use is apparent; hence we welcome the Nepalese government’s decision to follow India’s lead and ban three more toxic drugs – aceclofenac, ketoprofen and nimesulide – that pose an existential threat to vultures. Hopefully, this will help prevent the roll-back of two decades of conservation success.

06/09/2026

Owls of Nepal.

Poster by: Friends of Nature (FoNNepal) and Pokhara Bird Society.

06/09/2026

⚠️ TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR TREKKERS – MANASLU CIRCUIT / LARKE PASS

Issued Based on the Notice of the District Administration Office, Gorkha

Due to flash flooding at Therekhola, Namrung (Chumnubri Rural Municipality–4, Gorkha) on 6 September 2026 (2083 Bhadra 21 BS), critical trekking infrastructure has been severely damaged.

Affected Infrastructure:
- Bridge connecting Wards 2 and 4 at Namrung washed away.
- Suspension bridge on the Manaslu trekking route damaged.
- Access towards the Larke Pass trekking route has been disrupted.

⚠️ Advisory for Trekkers
All trekkers planning to travel on the Manaslu Circuit Trek or Larke Pass Trek are strongly advised NOT to begin or continue trekking until further official notice from the District Administration Office, Gorkha.

Trekkers currently in the area should:

Follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Stay in a safe location.
- Avoid attempting river crossings or damaged trails.
- Contact emergency services or local authorities if assistance is required.

Please monitor updates from the District Administration Office, Gorkha, the Nepal Tourism Board, and your trekking agency before making any travel decisions.

Your safety is our highest priority. Please do not travel until the route is officially declared safe.

06/09/2026

पछिल्लो १ घण्टामा सबै भन्दा बढी पानी सिन्धुपाल्चोकको सर्मथाङ १४.४ र अछामको पात्कानी स्टेसनमा १४.४ मिलिमिटर परेको छ ।
हाल बागमती र कर्णाली प्रदेशका केही स्थानहरूमा तथा कोशी, गण्डकी र सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेशका थोरेे स्थानहरूमा, मधेश र लुम्बिनी प्रदेशको एक- दुई स्थानमा हल्का देखि मध्यम वर्षा भैरहेको छ।

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

नेपाल जुलोजिकल सोसाइटीको दसौँ वार्षिक साधारण सभा कीर्तिपुरस्थित त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालयको प्राणीशास्त्र केन्द्रीय विभागमा सम्पन्न भएको छ।
सभाले नेपालमा जुलोजीसम्बन्धी अध्ययन, अनुसन्धान र जनशक्ति विकासका लागि छुट्टै जुलोजी विभाग गठन गर्न सरकारसँग जोडदार माग गरेको छ।
यस वर्ष अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जुलोजिकल कंग्रेस आयोजना गर्ने र युवा वैज्ञानिकलाई प्रोत्साहन गर्ने विषयमा पनि छलफल भएको छ।

06/09/2026

शुक्लाफाँटा राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्जका बाह्रसिङ्गेहरू (Swamp Deer)

Photo: Himalaya Bhatt