Nepal Launches First-Ever Action Plan to Save Endangered Wild Dogs
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📰 The quick summary: Nepal has launched a comprehensive 10-year action plan to protect its endangered dhole population of approximately 500 individuals, allocating $1.9 million to improve scientific understanding and awareness about these wild dogs.
📈 One key stat: Dholes have disappeared from more than 75% of their historical range across Asia, making Nepal’s conservation efforts crucial for the species’ survival.
💬 One key quote: “The primary objective of this action plan is to establish a strong and adaptable framework for dhole conservation in Nepal, which can also be scaled up across other range countries.”
1️⃣ The big picture: Nepal has taken a significant step forward in wildlife conservation by launching a dedicated 10-year action plan for dholes, an endangered wild dog species. With approximately 500 dholes remaining in the country, this initiative comes at a crucial time when the species has disappeared from over 75% of its historical range across Asia. Recent sightings suggest dholes may be making a comeback in Nepal, providing a glimmer of hope. The government has allocated 262.9 million rupees (approximately $1.9 million) for research, monitoring, and awareness initiatives to protect these apex predators that face competition from tigers and leopards.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Conservation efforts for dholes can help maintain the ecological balance in Nepal’s diverse ecosystems where these wild canids play a significant role. The action plan includes innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and camera trapping to better understand dhole populations and their movements. The research will identify crucial wildlife corridors to help maintain genetic diversity between subpopulations. By incorporating education and community outreach, the plan fosters local support for monitoring and conflict mitigation. This framework can serve as a model for other countries working to protect dholes, creating potential for transboundary conservation.
3️⃣ What’s next: Extensive field surveys and camera trapping will begin to assess dhole populations and movement patterns. Educational outreach programs will target schools and communities to build local support for conservation efforts. Cross-border cooperation will be developed through data sharing at local, national and international levels.
Read the full story here: Mongabay – Nepal launches action plan to boost endangered dhole conservation
