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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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    Latest Update

    WILD CATS SERIES 2025

    WILD CATS SERIES 2025

    2 days ago

    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

    2 months ago

    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

    4 months ago

    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

    10 months ago

    कछुवा संरक्षणको माग गर्दै हेटौंडामा र्‍याली

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    Celebration of World Turtle Day 2024

    Celebration of World Turtle Day 2024

    10 months ago

    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

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