Nepal’s Overlooked Province Reveals Treasure Trove of 1,665 Wildlife Species
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📰 The quick summary: Nepal’s first comprehensive vertebrate survey in Madhesh province discovered 1,665 species including endangered wildlife, showing the region’s ecological importance despite lacking protected areas.
📈 One key stat: The survey identified 578 bird species in Madhesh province, representing nearly two-thirds of all known birdlife in Nepal, highlighting the region’s critical role as habitat for diverse avian species.
💬 One key quote: “Our study is a first in many ways. This is the first time that such an extensive study has been carried out in Madhesh,” Sharma said.
1️⃣ The big picture: A groundbreaking wildlife survey in Nepal’s overlooked Madhesh province has revealed an astonishing array of biodiversity previously undocumented. Led by zoology professor Hari Sharma between 2022-2024, researchers identified 1,665 vertebrate species including tigers, elephants, and several endangered species. Despite this ecological wealth, the province lacks dedicated protected areas and faces mounting threats from rapid infrastructure development. Located in Nepal’s southeastern plains bordering India, Madhesh serves as the country’s agricultural heartland but has remained a conservation blind spot until now.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Nepal’s scientific community has finally shed light on a crucial but overlooked biodiversity hotspot through comprehensive research. The survey documented nine fish species and three amphibian species never before recorded in the region, highlighting knowledge gaps now being filled. Many threatened species found suitable habitat in this agricultural province, suggesting conservation potential beyond traditional protected areas. The findings provide essential baseline data for developing targeted conservation strategies that can benefit both wildlife and local communities. This research builds a case for establishing ecological corridors to connect existing protected areas, enabling wildlife movement across fragmented landscapes.
3️⃣ What’s next: Researchers recommend implementing stronger wildlife protection laws while launching awareness programs in schools and communities. Establishing protected corridors between major national parks and along river systems can safeguard biodiversity and maintain connectivity. Translocation of conflict-prone species like nilgai and wild boars to tiger habitats offers a potential solution to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Read the full story here: Mongabay – Study reveals untold, and unprotected, wildlife wealth of Nepal’s Madhesh province
