Wild buffalo life at CNP comes under threat, animal vanishing in want of suitable habitat

Chitwan- The survival of wild water buffalo at the Chitwan National Park is at risk for the lack of suitable habitat.  A total of 15 wild buffaloes were brought here some five years ago from the Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve and the Central Zoo, Kathmandu in a bid to increase its population. Twelve of these animals were translocated from Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve while three were brought from the Central Zoo.

Two open habitats have been built in the Purano Padampur Area along the Chitwan National Park to keep the animals. According to CNP chief conservation officer Haribhadra Acharya, 10... Read More