Interference competition driven by co‐occurrence with tigers Panthera tigris may increase livestock predation by leopards Panthera pardus: a first step meta‐analysis

M Franchini, MLM Guerisoli - Mammal Review, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In coexisting carnivorans (Carnivora) relying on the same food resources, the dominant
species imposes a cost on the inferior competitor by limiting its foraging ability. Tigers …

A systematic literature review: Trends and current state of research on Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), 2010–2022

A Maharjan, T Maraseni, BL Allen, A Apan - Biodiversity and Conservation, 2024 - Springer
Tigers are one of the most recognized and charismatic predator on earth, yet their habitats
have declined, their numbers are low, and substantial threats to their survival persist …

What drives local communities' attitudes toward the protected area? Insights from Bardia National Park, Nepal

K Shahi, G Khanal, RR Jha, P Bhusal… - … Science and Practice, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding the local communities' attitudes toward protected areas (PAs) is critical to PA
management planning. However, what socio‐economic and demographic factors drive their …

Spatio-temporal patterns of human-wildlife conflicts and effectiveness of mitigation in Shuklaphanta National Park, Nepal

B Pant, HP Sharma, BR Dahal, S Regmi, JL Belant - PLoS One, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Human-wildlife interactions occur where human and wildlife coexist and share common
resources including food or shelter. Increasing wildlife populations within protected areas …

Designing a community-based insurance scheme to reduce human–wildlife conflict

R Sherchan, RK Rai, R Rai, A Dhakal - Environment, Development and …, 2022 - Springer
Globally, human–wildlife conflict (HWC) is a burning issue, which the conservationists have
attempted to address through various conservation strategies. One of the widely adopted …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing human-tiger coexistence in forest corridors of Nepal through a socio-ecological approach to conservation

B Sharma, D Neupane - Trees, Forests and People, 2023 - Elsevier
Forest corridors in lowlands of Nepal provide connectivity for endangered Bengal tigers
(Panthera tigris tigris) between Nepal and India. In recent years, both Bengal tiger and …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond conservation: Assessing broader development outcomes of protected areas in Nepal

K Thapa, A Diedrich - Journal of Environmental Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Protected Areas (PAs) are set aside for biodiversity conservation but at the same
time they are recognized for their role in supporting development goals. However, the …

Do buffer zone programs improve local livelihoods and support biodiversity conservation? The case of Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal

T Silwal, BP Devkota, P Poudel… - Tropical Conservation …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background and Research Aims: Buffer zone programs aim to reduce park-people conflicts
by improving local livelihoods through integrated conservation and development activities. A …

Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Livestock Predation by Leopards in Bardia National Park, Nepal

S Dhakal, S Rimal, P Paudel, A Shrestha - Land, 2023 - mdpi.com
Human–wildlife conflict is a challenging issue that requires the attention of conservationists
worldwide. Habitat fragmentation and encroachment reduce the abundance of prey species …

Identifying risk zones and landscape features that affect common leopard depredation

T Silwal, B Neupane, N Raut, B Dhami, B Adhikari… - PeerJ, 2024 - peerj.com
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is a pressing issue worldwide but varies by species over time
and place. One of the most prevalent forms of HWC in the mid-hills of Nepal is human …