Summary:
Nepal has made significant progress in tiger conservation, now hosting around 500 tigers, nearly tripling the population since 2010 when there were only 121. This success is attributed to improved habitat management, anti-poaching measures, prey recovery, and the creation of wildlife corridors, especially in protected areas like Chitwan and Bardiya National Parks.

Despite the growing tiger population, conflicts with humans have decreased in recent years. Fatal tiger attacks dropped from 21 in 2021-22 to just 7 in 2023-24. Conservationists emphasize that tigers generally avoid humans and attacks are rare. However, increasing tiger density has led to smaller territorial ranges and occasional conflicts, particularly involving younger or weaker males pushed to park edges near human settlements.

Efforts continue to improve habitat zoning and prey availability to keep tigers within their natural ranges and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Nepal's success also opens economic opportunities through wildlife tourism. Challenges remain in managing rescued tigers due to limited facilities.

Overall, Nepal stands out as a global leader in tiger conservation, balancing population growth with reduced conflict while promoting coexistence between humans and tigers.

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