Wild Cats Series 2025

About the 2025 Cohort

The Wild Cats Series 2025 brought together 18 participants, including university students and local citizen scientists from across Nepal’s Terai, Hill and Mountain regions. The programme created an inclusive learning space focused on wild cat ecology, conservation, research and community engagement.

Through expert-led sessions and practical activities, participants strengthened their knowledge, shared experiences and built connections with fellow conservation enthusiasts. The cohort also emphasized hands-on learning and local engagement, helping participants translate conservation knowledge into meaningful action.

2025 At a Glance

 Triveni,
 Nawalparasi

           18     Participants

          4                 Citizen            scientists

           79                           Outreach                 Program

        3211                 Total              Reach

  1. Abiral Paudel – IOF, Pokhara (Forestry)
  2. Ain Budha – Mid-Western University, Surkhet (Zoology)
  3. Amrit Neupane – GoldenGate International College, Kathmandu (Environmental Science)
  4. Binita Kumari Shahi – IOF, Pokhara (Forestry)
  5. Jeni Dhungana – IOF, Pokhara (Forestry)
  6. Kabin Bhujel – Central Campus of Technology, Dharan (Zoology)
  7. Kishor Adhikari – College of Natural Resource Management, AFU, Katari (Forestry)
  8. Kohinoor Shrestha – Kathmandu Forestry College, Kathmandu (Forestry)
  9. Krishna Deep Dangaura – Agriculture and Forestry University, Hetauda (Forestry)
  10. Lhamu Dolma Sherpa – IOF, Hetauda (Forestry)
  11. Pratiksha Sharma – College of Natural Resource Management, AFU, Katari (Forestry)
  12. Purushottam Bhusal – IOF, Pokhara (Forestry)
  13. Pustika Poudyal – Purbanchal University, Morang (Forestry)
  14. Yangzom Tamang – IOF, Pokhara (Forestry)
  15. Dhiraj Thapa Magar – Triveni BZUC (Citizen Scientist)
  16. Mohan Ghimire – Triveni BZUC (Citizen Scientist)
  17. Khem Raj Neupane – Triveni (Citizen Scientist)
  18. Subash Anirjit Bastakoti – Gaidakot (Citizen Scientist)

 

Moments from the Cohort 2025

Watch the 2025 Cohort

Participant's showcase