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Nepal translocates first wild tiger
Scientists believe the first Nepalese wild tiger to be translocated and fitted with a satellite collar will help us to understand tiger ecology and improve conservation
Nepal has transported and fitted a tracking device to a wild tiger in the hope that it will help double tiger numbers by 2022 (the next year of the tiger).
"This translocation- the first of its kind in Nepal- is a concrete example of our commitment to saving wild tigers using the best science available, including the application of cutting-edge technologies," said Minister of Forest and Soil Conservation of Nepal, Deepak Bohara.
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The injured male tiger was captured by park authorities from Chitwan National Park after it wandered into the premises of a hotel last year. He was placed in a secure enclosure until he recovered from treatment. The tiger was then fitted with a GPS satellite collar and translocated from Nepal's Chitwan National Park to Bardia National Park.
"The Babai valley was an ideal location for the translocation because of its vast size and available prey species, improved anti-poaching efforts, lower human-tiger conflict and good connectivity with other protected areas through the Terai Arc Landscape all the way to India's Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary," said Krishna Acharya, Director General of Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.
"Nepal is one of the countries in the world where the prospect of doubling the tiger population is quite good, if tigers are given enough space, prey and proper protection."
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