Binoculars, cameras, telescopes, binoculars, and drones have been used for the count.
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The census of the bison has begun in Shuklaphanta National Park from today. The census has been started with the joint participation of the park office, the Nepal Army and the National Nature Conservation Trust and other partner organizations. 35 people have been mobilized for this.
According to Purushottam Wagle, the information officer of the park, the bison census has been started using the 'head count' method. Arrangements have been made to conduct the census (observation) by sitting on scaffolding, using vehicles on the fireline and with the help of elephants.
Binoculars, cameras, telescopes, binoculars and drones have been used for the census, while three elephants have been mobilized in remote and inaccessible areas. Two vehicles and three technical personnel have been deployed on four scaffoldings on the fireline.
The census is being conducted from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The census, which began today, will continue until April 12. Information Officer Wagle said that the census will determine the number of antelopes, study the habitat conditions, and assess their diet and risk.
Shuklaphanta grassland, located about 24 kilometers south of the park's Majhagaun main office, is considered the largest grassland in Nepal. Spread over an area of about 34 square kilometers, this area is home to the world's largest herd of antelopes. In the census conducted in 2081 BS, 2,182 antelopes were seen here.
According to the park's ranger Prayas KC, the number of antelopes in the park is satisfactory. In recent years, antelopes have started appearing in other areas besides the main grassland. 'This is a positive sign in terms of conservation,' he said, 'The census has not been limited to the grasslands but has been expanded to other areas where antelopes are likely to be found.'
Antelopes are the main food species of tigers. It is said that the number of tigers in the park is also increasing due to adequate food and suitable habitat management.
