While searching for, studying, and documenting birds and wildlife, conservationist and photographer Kharel said he took a photo after spotting the endangered Himalayan black bear on Sunday morning.
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A critically endangered Himalayan black bear has been captured on camera in the Thumkerani area of Maijogmai Rural Municipality, Ilam.
The black bear was caught on camera in the border forest area between Maijogmai Wards 2 and 6, which lies at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level.
Two wildlife photographers who were there for a study said they were able to directly observe the bear as well as photograph it.
Deven Kharel, president of the Mechi Bird and Wildlife Conservation Society and a wildlife photographer, and wildlife and nature photographer Prajwal Khawas are conducting wildlife studies in the area.
Conservationist and photographer Kharel said that while searching for, studying, and documenting birds and wildlife, they photographed the rare Himalayan black bear after spotting it on Sunday morning.
According to Kharel, the direct observation and photographic documentation of the Himalayan black bear also serves as evidence that the area is home to rich biodiversity and a safe habitat for wildlife.
He said that since the Thumkerani area falls within a high-altitude forest system, it is known as a suitable habitat for wildlife.
According to studies, the Himalayan black bear is found in the mid- and high-hill forest areas from eastern to western Nepal.
This species generally inhabits forest areas at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 meters. Conservationists say that in summer, they move to higher elevations and in winter, they descend to lower areas.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the Himalayan black bear as a vulnerable species. Kharel said that during the study in the Thumkerani area, various rare bird species were also documented.
