Scientific research on biodiversity and conservation generates the knowledge base useful in
achieving sustainability targets. The knowledge gap limits our ability to design well-founded …

Illicit wildlife trade may have devastating consequences for Nepal's wildlife populations
given its increasing national and global connectivity and proximity with large Indian and …

Two species of pangolins occur in Nepal: the Chinese pangolin Manis pentadactyla and the
Indian pangolin Manis crassicaudata. They are categorized as Critically Endangered and …

Climate change has started impacting species, ecosystems, genetic diversity within species,
and ecological interactions and is thus a serious threat to conserving biodiversity globally. In …

Laws and policies are critical in facilitating positive or negative outcomes where humans
and wildlife have potential to interact. This chapter provides a historical overview of Nepal's …

Blackbuck Antilope cervicapra, which was once extinct in Nepal, has recovered back to a
population from 9 to 234 in Khairapur (Krishnasaar Conservation Area) and 28 to 115 in …

This chapter discusses the differences between luxury yachting and luxury cruising.
Relevant theoretical knowledge on luxury, with a focus on signalling wealth, privacy and …

Pangolin is only one species of scaly mammal in the world. It is the most trafficked mammals
for traditional medicine, meat consumption, and souvenirs causing the threat of extinction …

The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a US $20 billion global industry, with significant
environmental, economic, and sociopolitical harms. Fueled by a complex interplay of drivers …

This was my first time seeing such a seriously injured king cobra during a rescue operation
in Kaski. Snakes do not prey on humans but why do humans show such cruelty? This female …