Good to report solid progress here in Baitadi, the most highly affected area in Nepal re human/leopard conflict. I'm just prepping for further equipment supply, mainly powerful flashlights to villages plus remote camera survey to understand and warn of leopard activity and as well there is genetic analysis in the pipeline. The District Forest Office has done a good job getting solar panels and lights into the area where extreme poverty as seen too many fatalities, both people and leopards. In a few days I should be back in Bardia where the leopard Dipnani is doing ok, with the rehab den I built proving to be elephant proof, much to my relief. All this stuff saves lives, I thank those who give tangible support for tasks which can never stop but are worth every effort. More soon, cheers Jack.
In Nepal the word "Tiger" can refer to any of the wild cat species including the Forest Leopard (panthera pardus). This incredibly adaptive cat has been my focus for several years now and I'm striving to improve co-existence between people and the leopard... This blog brings updates of our ground level work linked to wildtiger.org - wildleopard.net
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