Bed Kumar Dhakal
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Tiger Habitat Occupancy in Chitwan–Parsa Complex: Implications for Human–Tiger Conflict Management Strategies
Tiger Habitat Occupancy in Chitwan–Parsa Complex: Implications for Human–Tiger Conflict Management Strategies Open
The rebound of tiger populations in Nepal over the last decade has renewed hope for species conservation but also heightened the risk of conflict where humans and tigers coexist. Most of these tigers inhabit Chitwan–Parsa Complex (CPC), wh…
View article: Coexistence of Sympatric Large Carnivores: Spatio‐Temporal Interactions Between Tigers and Leopards in Parsa National Park, Nepal
Coexistence of Sympatric Large Carnivores: Spatio‐Temporal Interactions Between Tigers and Leopards in Parsa National Park, Nepal Open
Understanding interspecific interactions between tigers ( Panthera tigris ) and leopards ( Panthera pardus ) is crucial for effective conservation planning. However, most studies have been conducted only in well‐known protected areas, leav…
View article: Lessons for Transboundary Snow Leopard Conservation: Findings From a GPS Telemetry Study in Kangchenjunga Conservation Area, Nepal
Lessons for Transboundary Snow Leopard Conservation: Findings From a GPS Telemetry Study in Kangchenjunga Conservation Area, Nepal Open
Ensuring the long‐term persistence of snow leopards ( Panthera uncia ) in changing landscapes requires a deep understanding of their spatial ecology and movement behavior. To maintain viable metapopulations and ensure gene flow between pop…
View article: Population and demographic structure of blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) and Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Nepal
Population and demographic structure of blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) and Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Nepal Open
The blue sheep and Himalayan thar were counted using the vantage count method to obtain population and demographic status in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, western Nepal between April and May of 2021. We used binoculars (Olympus 10 × 50 and Ni…
View article: Determining Factors to Develop Periodic Plan, Strategic Plan and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework in Local Governments in Nepal
Determining Factors to Develop Periodic Plan, Strategic Plan and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework in Local Governments in Nepal Open
This research article explores the factors influencing the development and implementation of periodic plan, strategic plans, and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) in local governments of Nepal, particularly focus on Bharatpur Me…
View article: Predicting the potential habitat of bears under a changing climate in Nepal
Predicting the potential habitat of bears under a changing climate in Nepal Open
In Nepal, the distributions of three bear species vary: sloth bears ( Melursus ursinus ) in the lowlands, Asiatic black bears ( Ursus thibetanus ) in the mid-hills, and brown bears (Ursus arctos) in the high Himalayas. We utilized 179 occu…
View article: Revenue Trend Analysis of Bharatpur Metropolitan City (BMC), Nepal
Revenue Trend Analysis of Bharatpur Metropolitan City (BMC), Nepal Open
The present study aims to explore a comprehensive analysis of the revenue trends with special focus on the case of Bharatpur Metropolitan City. The study adopts a quantitative research design, employing document analysis, and an observatio…
View article: Human‐wildlife conflict at high altitude: A case from Gaurishankar conservation area, Nepal
Human‐wildlife conflict at high altitude: A case from Gaurishankar conservation area, Nepal Open
Human–wildlife conflict studies of high‐altitude areas are rare due to budget constraints and the challenging nature of research in these remote environments. This study investigates the prevalence and increasing trend of human–wildlife co…
View article: Utilization of artificial water holes by tiger (Panthera tigris) and its prey species in dry season in Bardia National Park of Nepal
Utilization of artificial water holes by tiger (Panthera tigris) and its prey species in dry season in Bardia National Park of Nepal Open
Waterholes play a crucial role in wildlife habitats, serving as a determining factor in maintaining a healthy ecosystem for wildlife.In the core area of the park, a total of 179 artificial waterholes were constructed to provide water to va…
View article: COVID‐19 lockdown frees wildlife to roam but increases poaching threats in Nepal
COVID‐19 lockdown frees wildlife to roam but increases poaching threats in Nepal Open
To contain transmission of COVID‐19, lockdowns or strict restrictions of people's mobility outside their residences were instituted in a majority of countries worldwide, including Nepal, where the first phase of nationwide lockdown was obs…
View article: Covid-19 lockdown sets wildlife free but increases poaching threats in Nepal
Covid-19 lockdown sets wildlife free but increases poaching threats in Nepal Open
To contain transmission of COVID-19, lockdown or strict restriction of people’s mobility outside their residence was imposed worldwide. In Nepal, the first phase of nationwide lockdown was observed from March 24 to July 21, 2020. This sudd…
View article: Decline of White-throated Bushchat Saxicola insignis Gray J.E. & J.R. Gray, 1847 (Aves: Passeriformes: Muscicapidae) in Nepal: implications on its global status
Decline of White-throated Bushchat Saxicola insignis Gray J.E. & J.R. Gray, 1847 (Aves: Passeriformes: Muscicapidae) in Nepal: implications on its global status Open
The White-throated Bushchat, also known as Hodgson’s Bushchat, is a long-distance migratory and specialist grassland bird categorized as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. In Nepal, White-throated Bushchat winters in the lowlands, and has be…