Safeguarding Biodiversity and Empowering Communities
WILD CARE is dedicated to fostering evidence-based conservation, empowering local communities, advancing wildlife research and capacity building of younger generation. Our mission is to safeguard Nepal’s rich biodiversity with a harmony between wildlife and humans.
Species conservation
Fostering conservation of wildlife and their habitats
Advance conservation through research
Carry out comprehensive research applying ecological and conservation principles, driving the development of sustainable evidence-based conservation solutions
Forge cross-sectoral collaboration
Collaborate seamlessly with local communities, students, I/NGOs, private sector and government bodies to ensure effective and sustainable conservation.
Empower younger generation
Implement innovative conservation, education and capacity building initiatives that empower and nurture the skills of younger generation in biodiversity conservation.
Promote inclusivity and diversity in conservation
Promote a culture of inclusivity by actively fostering the meaningful participation of women and marginalized communities in Nepal’s conservation sector
Enhance climate resilience
Enhance resilience of the wildlife habitats and human communities in the context of changing climate
Our Approach

Species Research and Conservation
We’re dedicated to evidence-based conservation, prioritizing thorough research to inform and guide our conservation initiatives. Our research focuses on threatened species encompassing mammals, birds and herpetofauna across terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.

Education and Empowerment
We empower the younger generations by offering research grants, training programs, internship and volunteering opportunities cultivating their engagement and development in the field of species research and conservation.

Community and Livelihood
We support community well-being and livelihoods by integrating sustainable conservation practices to ensure a harmonious co-existence between local and natural communities.
Featured Projects

Status Survey and Conservation of Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) in Parasi District, Nepal
Status Survey and Conservation of Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) in Parasi District, Nepal
The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is a globally threatened small cat species with a discontinuous distribution in South and Southeast Asia. In Nepal, fishing cats are distributed in the lowland

Status Assessment and Conservation of Critically Endangered Elongated Tortoise in Southeastern Nepal
Status Assessment and Conservation of Critically Endangered Elongated Tortoise in Southeastern Nepal
Turtles and tortoise are one the most threatened group of vertebrates in the world (Rhodin et al., 2018). Of the 19 extant taxa of turtles known to occur in Nepal, the

Empowering communities for sloth bear conservation in east Nepal’s Churia hills
Empowering communities for sloth bear conservation in east Nepal’s Churia hills
Only about 17% of the estimated 17,000 km2 of sloth bear habitat in Nepal is effectively protected. The unprotected sloth bear populations are largely confined to the forests of Churia

Community-engaged research and conservation initiatives of the Himalayan salamanders in eastern Nepal
Community-engaged research and conservation initiatives of the Himalayan salamanders in eastern Nepal
The Himalayan salamander, endemic to south Asia and recorded only in Nepal, India, and Bhutan, is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It faces a continues decline in

The Sloth Bear Project, Nepal
The Sloth Bear Project, Nepal
Although the sloth bears' shaggy appearance, protruding jaws, lengthy claws, and awkward gait may make them appear unappealing, they possess unique ecological features that make them a valuable species of
Latest Update

WILD CATS SERIES 2025
WILD CATS SERIES 2025
We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the Wild Cats Series 2025, held from February 22-25 in Triveni, Nawalparasi. This year’s program brought together 18 participants, including 14

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – WILD CATS SERIES 2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – WILD CATS SERIES 2025
WILD CARE invites applications from passionate individuals eager to contribute to wildlife conservation to participate in the Wild Cats Series 2025! This dynamic training program offers a unique opportunity to

Wetland Species Conservation Outreach Grant 2025
Wetland Species Conservation Outreach Grant 2025
Wildlife Conservation and Research Endeavour (WILD CARE) Nepal invites proposals from non-profit, green, or youth groups interested in implementing outreach programs for wetland species/habitats to apply for Wetland Species Conservation

कछुवा संरक्षणको माग गर्दै हेटौंडामा र्याली
कछुवा संरक्षणको माग गर्दै हेटौंडामा र्याली
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Celebration of World Turtle Day 2024
Celebration of World Turtle Day 2024
One Day Turtle Conservation Awareness Program on the occasion of World Turtle Day 2024 was successfully carried out in Hetauda, Makwanpur district. The event was organized by WILD CARE with