Jungle Safari in Nepal is very famous. Nepal is surrounded from the east, south, and west by India and the north by China. It covers a location of 47,181 sq. km, including 0.03% of the planet's overall spans and 0.3% of Asia's whole space. While it occupies such a little area, it contains a vast array of topographies. In addition, this various topography has some of the world's rarest and most endangered flora and fauna species.
Different altitudes contribute to the change in climate in various sections of the county, which in turn bear the wealth of flora and wildlife. The climate of Nepal helps to nurture many animals, some uncommon species as well. But they are at risk of extinction due to their overhunting, poaching, habitat damage, climate change.
A 2013 study shows that there are currently 198 tigers in Nepal, an increase of 63% of the number of Tigers compared to 2009. This sample alone checks how serious the problem is. The increasing tendency of industrialization and urbanization has, together with branchings and hunting, drastically altered the natural habitat of several animal species. Due to the severe pollution of the rivers and the death of fish, Gharials was nearly extinct in the 1970s.
Top 10 Animals Seen During Jungle Safari in Nepal
Human meddling exposes them to the risk of extinction and danger! Below are some of Nepal's endangered animals:
1) Tiger Bengal (Pantheratigristigris)
The tigers of Bengal are famous among them for being the most fierce tigers. They are one of the biggest cats in Asia, native to the Indian subcontinent. They weigh over 250 kg and are up to about 3m long. The Tigers have distinct patterns of the stripe on their brown-golden skin, and because they are poaching and killing their very character is practically disappeared. According to the 2018 census, there are approximately 235 Tigers in Nepal. They face a major threat of extinction in the wild and are hence one of the livelihoods of Nepal.
2) Rhinoceros with a horn (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Seeing Rhinoceros with a horn during Jungle Safari in Nepal will be a lucky charm for you. This unusual beast is known for its unique horn. The animal is only for the Indian sub-continent. It weighs up to 2-2,5 metric tons and grows to about 3,7-3,8 million meters. They often prefer a lonely life but can move in herds. This unicorn rhino is chased mostly for its precious keratin horn. These unique animals were found in India and Nepal alone and have made numerous efforts.
3) Musk Deer Himalayan (Moschusleucogaster)
The Himalayan musk is 1 m high and weighs approximately 11-18 kg. They can be found in Nepal, India, Pakistan, and China in the Himalayan areas. Male and female musk deer have well-developed, fang-like upper canine teeth. Due to their fragrances, musk deer have been highly sought after. The wild cards wrestle them since the drums are considered more precious than gold. In perfume and oriental remedies, the fragrance gland of the musk deer is used.
4) Dolphin River Ganges (Platanistagangetica)
The Dolphins of the Ganges River are one of 4 dolphins. They dwell in the Brahmaputra and Ganges Rivers and their affluents in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. The dolphins are grayish brown and grow to roughly 2.67 meters in length. The dolphins of the Ganges River do not have an eye lens and are thus sometimes known as the "blind dolphin." These dolphins reside in one of the world's most heavily inhabited areas and face habitat destruction. The building of dams, irrigation projects, and pollution from the river contribute to the ruin of those mammals' habitats.
5) Deer Swamp (Cervusduvauceli)
The wild goat's "Barasingha" as well. They roam through enormous herds, sometimes combining them into one herd of approximately 1000 deers. The man weighs between 170 to 280 kg and the woman weighs approximately 140kg. They are located in the nature reserve of Suklaphanta. They are rigorous grasslands for food. They depend on grasses. These deer suffer extinction due to the degradation of land and livestock food.
6) Elephant Asian (Elephasmaximus)
One of the largest land mammals is the Asian elephant. They weigh between 2.25 and 5.5 tonnes, they live for 60 years. The elephants have an elongated snout, known as a trunk, used for object picking and moving things. The tusk is an elephant's most important characteristic. The wildfowlers hunt for elephant ivory, as it is sold in the black market at very high prices. The Government has constructed "Hattisars," camps for tamed elephants, to conserve these animals. The Hattisars also examine and treat the elephants in general.
7) Antelope with four horns (Tetracerusquadricornis)
Seeing Antelope with four horns during Jungle Safari in Nepal will be the best part of your visit to Nepal. In India and Nepal, the four-horned antelope is found. It is 1.1 m long and weighs about 22 kg. They have brown or brownish fur coats in yellowish color, and only males have horns. The front pair is always smaller while the back pair is larger. There are two sets of horns. These animals are still listed in danger since their homes are destroyed. The woodland areas are flourishing and land is cleared, while pasturelands are grazed by animals. They are hunted for food and horns as well.
8)Black Bucks (Antelope cervicapra)
In India, Nepal, and Pakistan blackbucks are present. It weighs approximately 80cm and 33 kilograms. The younger males are kept away, the older, dominant male. There are just 1 dominant male and other females. They dwell in the herd. The men are black, that is why the name is given. In the broad grasses, they graze. They are endangered because their homes are excessively hunted and destroyed.
Also often referred to as "Salak" in Nepal are Pangolins. They are little, scale-covered insectivores. When they are threatened, they curl into a ball. These animals are also called live fossils since they exist for more than 80 million years. Because of their valuable scales, they are wanted. Their scales are utilized in China for the production of Oriental medicines. Pangolins are the world's trafficked mammal, accounting for around 20% of the unlawful trade. Two Pangolin species, both endangered, are present here.
10) Monkey of Assamese (Macacaassamensis)
The Assam monkey is included on the 'IUCN' near the threatened list (or also referred to as the Assam macaque). They have been living for 31 years and grow up to 73.5cm long. This species is unique in Nepal and is even thought to be a single species in its entirety. In the tropical and subtropical jungles of Nepal, Assamese monkeys can be seen. They are threatened by habitat loss and unlawful hunting. The names of Nepal, "Raute," are also pursuing and eating these singes, plus they are purposefully murdered by the people as they invade the farms.