Ain Bahadur Budha, a third-year B.Sc. professor at Midwest University, Surkhet, is happy after getting technical knowledge about camera trapping. The 21-year-old from Tilagufa Municipality-1 Kalikot said that now he is able to study wild animals of cat species in Bukipatan and forest of Karnali.

Like him, Yangjom Tamang, a third year BSc Forestry student at the Institute of Forestry Studies, Pokhara, was happy to learn how to do camera trapping to find out the estimated number of wild animals. She is 23 years old from Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality-2, Mugu and said that she is now motivated to study and protect the wild animals of the cat species found in the high mountains.

Young students of higher education in natural sciences have been trained to give knowledge about the study, research and conservation of wild animals of the cat species . After enhancing their skills and competencies motivated to enter conservation sector  are . They said that now that they have training that matches their interest and subject, they should look for a future in this. 

They said that they will not hold back to take advantage of the opportunity to introduce the country to the world with its name and price. Recently, the attraction of young students to enter the field of conservation has increased . There are many who are engaged in conservation while pursuing higher education . Students get excited when there are many options to work on wildlife from plains to high mountains and birds of their interest. 

Because of this attraction, more than 60 students applied to be selected for the three-day training. 14 young students from 14 districts from Mugu to Sankhuwasabha and 4 local "citizen scientists" studying for graduation in forestry, zoology and environmental science and 4 local "citizen scientists" were recently trained by an organization called Wild Care at Triveni in East Nawalparasi .

Information was given in the training about the identification of wild animals of cat species, the method and process of study and research. Detailed information was given on the importance, conservation and challenges of wild animals of cat species and how to spread awareness in the community. Research Methodology Theoretical knowledge was given about radio collar connection and camera trapping. Participants were also given practical knowledge on how and under what conditions to carry out camera trapping in Balmiki Ashram forest area .

19-year-old Vinita Kumari Shahi, who is studying BSc Forestry in the first year of the Institute of Forestry Studies, Pokhara, said that she learned a lot from this training as she is more interested in working with wild animals of the cat species. From Hima Rural Municipality-7 Jumla, she said that the information she got about how to use radio collars on wild animals and how to collect data from them made her even more excited to enter this field.

19-year-old Krishnadweep Dangaura, a B.Sc fourth semester student at Hetaunda, knew little about birds. He said that getting information about cat species has given him more energy to continue in the conservation area. He said that from Bhajani Municipality-6 Mahadeuli of Kailali, he will make a career in the field of conservation.

A tiger is an indicator of a healthy forest . Tiger forests are rich in biological diversity. Wild animals of the cat species help in tourism while protecting the natural beauty of the forest. The role of wild animals of the cat species is great in the conservation and expansion of forests . They are operating the ecosystem of the forest .

The development of tourism through the protection of forests, the development of industries based on forest products, the creation of jobs and self-reliance in domestic products, as well as the increase in foreign trade . Most of the tourists who come to Nepal go on jungle safaris, hikes and focus on observing wild animals, birds and the natural scenic environment, which is a big help in the development of tourism in Nepal.