Nepal proposes park for ‘problem’ tigers amid rising conflicts
Nepal's government has proposed a new park to accommodate tigers that have been involved in human fatalities. The initiative aims to provide a more natural environment for these animals while addressing the rising human-tiger conflicts as the tiger population increases. Critics of the plan express concerns about the sustainability and management of such a facility, suggesting alternative solutions may be more effective.
- ▪The proposed park will be located in the Durganar–Tikauli forest near Chitwan National Park.
- ▪Nepal's tiger population has grown from 121 in 2009 to 355 in 2022, leading to increased human-tiger conflicts.
- ▪Between 2019 and 2023, 38 people died in tiger attacks, prompting the capture of 15 tigers for temporary holding.
- ▪Critics argue that the reliance on tourism revenue for the park's funding is risky and may not be sustainable.
- ▪Alternatives to the park include early-warning systems for monitoring high-risk tigers or the controversial option of culling problem animals.
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