A5020303650- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Hydraulic flow and structures
- Dam Engineering and Safety
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
Chitwan Medical College
2025
Federation University
2022-2025
National Trust for Nature Conservation
2017-2024
Institute of Engineering
2024
Tribhuvan University
2022-2024
University of Kota
2016-2018
The University of Texas at Arlington
2012-2013
University of Copenhagen
2013
Wildlife attacks on humans and economic losses often result in reduced support of local communities for wildlife conservation. Information spatial temporal patterns such the highly affected areas contribute designing implementing effective mitigation measures. We analyzed loss humans, livestock property caused by during 1998 to 2016, using victim family's reports Chitwan National Park authorities Buffer Zone User Committees. A total 4,014 incidents were recorded including depredation, damage...
Buffer zones around parks/reserves are designed to maintain ecological integrity and ensure community participation in biodiversity conservation. We studied the fund utilization pattern of buffer zone programs, mitigation measures practiced, attitudes residents programs Chitwan National Park, Nepal. The committees spent only a small portion (13.7%) their budget direct interventions reduce wildlife impacts. Human-wildlife conflicts were inversely related investment for conflict prevention...
Abstract Information on density and abundance of globally threatened species such as tigers Panthera tigris is essential for effective conservation well to evaluate the success programmes. We monitored in Parsa Widlife Reserve, Nepal, using camera traps, 2013, 2014 2016. Once believed be a sink from adjacent Chitwan National Park, now provides new hope tigers. Spatially explicit capture–recapture analysis over 3 survey years revealed an increase tiger 0.78 1.38 individuals per 100 km 2 2013...
We present 71 herpetofauna species in Shuklaphanta National Park (ShNP) and its buffer zone based on field surveys, rescue records, photo, literature records. The list comprises 15 currently known of amphibians 56 reptiles. recorded Laudanka Vine Snake Ahaetulla laudankia as a new record for Nepal. Likewise, four frog species, namely, Uperodon globulossus, Polypedates taeniatus, Hoplobatrachus crassus, Minervarya peirrei; one skink, Sphaenomorphus maculatus; agamid, Laudakia tuberculata;...
The North American terrapin, the red-eared slider, has globally recognized invasive status. We built a new extensive database using our own original and literature data on ecology of this reptile, representing information 1477 water bodies throughout Eurasia over last 50 years. analysis reveals regions earliest introductions long-term spatio-temporal dynamics expansion covering now 68 Eurasian countries, including eight countries reported here for first time. established also trends in terms...
In this paper we examine the response of ionospheric cross‐polar cap potential to steady, purely northward interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) using Lyon‐Fedder‐Mobarry global magnetohydrodynamic simulation Earth's magnetosphere. The produces typical, high‐latitude “reversed cell” convection that is associated with IMF, along a two cell pattern at lower latitude interpret as being driven by viscous interaction. behavior can be divided into basic regions: dominated region and reconnection...
Abstract Conservation of large carnivores such as leopards requires and interconnected habitats. Despite the wide geographic range leopard globally, only 17% their habitat is within protected areas. Leopards are widely distributed in Nepal, but population status occupancy poorly understood. We carried out sign‐based survey across entire Chure (~19,000 km 2 ) to understand along with covariates affecting occupancy. Leopard signs were obtained from 70 223 grids surveyed, a naïve 0.31. The...
Abstract Pangolins in the genus Manis are nocturnal, burrowing, insectivorous mammals listed as Critically Endangered or by International Union for Conservation of Nature. Two species pangolins found Nepal: Chinese pangolin ( pentadactyla ) and Indian crassicaudata ). Despite having high conservation priority, little attention has been given to interventions both Terai region (low land) Nepal. The present study assesses habitat use factors affecting choice low land (Terai), Nepal, focusing...
The remnant populations of Gharials, Gavialis gangeticus, are now confined to the large, deep rivers northern India and Nepal. In lowland Nepal, restricted a few stretches Narayani–Rapti Karnali–Babai river systems. Periodic censuses wild have been made over past 12 yr. Here, we present population trends Gharials in Narayani, Rapti, Babai based on these surveys. results indicate that combined numbers adults subadults gradually increasing since 2005, but low female biased, with very males...
The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a Critically Endangered species found in Nepal and India. In Nepal, gharials are distributed Chitwan Bardia National Parks. Gharials highly threatened due to various severe anthropogenic activities. this study, we assess the attitude, perception willingness of range stakeholders living around Park participate conservation. We conducted semi-structured questionnaire surveys with open ended questions. interviewed national park officials (n=8), local...
The two primary methods responsible for solar wind magnetosphere coupling are magnetic reconnection and the viscous interaction. interaction is generated due to antisunward dragging of plasma inside magnetopause by flowing in magnetosheath, creating a return flow deeper producing circulation pattern. This pattern mapped into ionosphere via field lines, which results ionospheric electric nonrotating Earth's frame. We measure this terms an potential, potential. In paper, we use obtained from...
Twelve cat species were recorded in Nepal including the largest, Tiger Panthera tigris, and smallest, Rusty-spotted Cat Prionailurus rubiginosus. There is more research on than small wild cats; consequently, conservation status, distribution, ecology of are poorly known. In this article, we report first photographic evidence Clouded Leopard Neofelis nebulosa Fishing viverrinus Parsa National Park southern central during a camera trap survey targeted at tiger between 2014 2016. only single...
Mugger crocodiles (hereafter called muggers) are the apex predator and keystone species in slow flowing freshwater ecosystem. They play an important role its functioning by distributing nutrients increasing primary productivity. Muggers have a sympatric distribution with gharials Rapti Narayani River of Chitwan National Park, but more research conservation attention has been focused on Nepal. The inadequate availability information occupied habitats muggers restrict their evidence-based...
The rare death feigning behavior by Burmese python Python bivittatus is reported from Chitwan National Park, Nepal. This documentation natural distributional range of human-python conflict prone zone expected to be helpful as outreach material safeguard the life animal danger local people. first report on in
Context People and wildlife are coming into greater contact worldwide because of the increasing human footprint. Although some species tolerate certain levels activities, others vulnerable to disturbance, potentially altering their spatial or temporal patterns activity in response disturbance by humans. Aims We evaluated influence on burrow Chinese pangolin, a Critically Endangered that is heavily persecuted for subsistence illegal trade. Methods deployed remotely triggered camera traps at...
Mugger crocodile is found in various locations of Nepal, ranging from Eastern to Western lowlands, and also a resident crocodilian the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR). Fewer studies have been carried out on status distribution this with limited information its habitat characteristics. This study sets forth highlight population status, use by mugger around KTWR. Detailed surveys were conducted rivers, natural private ponds KTWR December 2020. Every 500 m along survey transects,...
The taxonomic validity of the controversial taxon, Amolops nepalicus Yang, 1991, is evaluated based on examination its holotype, along with topotypic A. marmoratus (Blyth, 1855) and afghanus (Günther, 1858), other related congeners. Morphological comparison shows holotype differs from senior synonym all recognized species, supporting valid species status. We provide a detailed redescription robust morphometric dataset expanded comparisons congeners Pan-Himalayas Southeast Asia. In addition,...

 In May and October 2017, we assessed the distribution diversity of herpetofauna in Ghandruk region Annapurna Conservation Area. Using Visual Encounter Survey (VES) protocol on 11 randomly selected transects, recorded 662 individuals 25 herpetofaunal species (12 amphibians 13 reptiles). Species richness abundance declined with increases elevation but only correlation between was significant. Neither nor reptiles were uniformly distributed among different habitats, both varied...