Tigers in Nepal Come Back From Brink of Extinction With Historic 190 Percent Increase
On Global Tiger Day last week, Nepal had some roaring-good news, reporting their wild tiger population is 190 percent higher than in 2009.
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TikTok Creators Have Been Banned From Sacred Sites In Nepal For Being 'Nuisances'
Some of these influencers bring with them hordes of adoring fans or curious passersby, creating disturbances in otherwise quiet places.
Rare Species of Feline Dubbed the 'Original Grumpy Cat' Found Living On Mount Everest
A DNA analysis confirmed that the rare and little-known Pallas' cat lives on the body of Mount Everest—three miles above sea level.
13 Years After Losing Both Legs in Afghanistan, Veteran Summits Everest Establishing World Record
Completing the mission, Budha Magar says he wants to return to the spot in Afghanistan where he lost his legs in order to say 'thank you'
Sherpa Convinces Climber to Let Him Make Rare 'Death Zone' Rescue on Mt. Everest
It's been one of the deadliest seasons for summiting Mt. Everest, and if for Gelje Sherpa, it would have become deadlier still.
After Years of Hiking All Over Nepal, This Eye Doctor Has Restored Vision to Over 130,000 People
This ophthalmologist has personally hiked all over Nepal in order to restore vision to the blind with a simple, minutes-long surgery.
11th c. Monastery Gets Back Statues from Two US Museums-And Discovers Hundreds of Treasures in the Process
Itumbara is a place where religious activities are held daily, so the museum is open and the objects retain their roles in rites and festivals
Almost Atop Mt. Everest He Gives Up Quest to Save Fellow Climber
This Brit gave up his dreams of reaching Mount Everest's summit to save a fellow climber who couldn't make it down the mountain by herself.
Stray Pup in Nepal Follows Mountain Climbers to The Top in Amazing Feat - Maybe The World Record for a Dog
A tenacious stray dog may have just set a world record for the highest elevation ever reached by a canine - and it also resulted in a loving new home.
When Collapsed Tourist Trade Leaves Elephants Hungry, Woman Devises Win-Win Solution With Local Farmers
Since COVID-19 has brought Nepal's tourism industry to a halt, Elephant Aid International has found the perfect solution for keeping captive elephants fed.
These Nuns Are Empowered With Kung Fu to Break Bricks - And Fight Human Suffering (WATCH)
Buddhist nuns spend three hours every day practicing the martial art of kung fu-and you wouldn't want to face them down in a fight.
They Counted Endangered Rhinos in Nepal And the Population Has Grown By 16%
The WWF-Nepal is reporting a 16% increase in rhinos in the Himalayan country.
Teen Refugee Collects Thousands of Coats for Charity-With a Little Help From Mark Cuban
Ahis Dhakal has been collecting thousands of coats, with a little help from Shark Tank's Mark Cuban.
Rare Rhino Species Sees Dramatic Population Growth - From Just 100 to 3,700 Today - as Poaching Falls
Three species: The black, Javan, and Greater one-horned rhino are all recovering despite the challenges to conservation posed by COVID-19.
Flying Squirrel as Big As a Cat Discovered in Himalayas, 'One of the least known mammals on Earth'
A reexamination of one of the world's rarest mammals finds it's actually three distinct species, that like in the Himalayas, and Yunnan.
Number of Greater One-Horned Rhinos Reaches New High - Up From Just 100 Individuals
The International Rhino Foundation announced the population now numbers 4,014 individuals-up from just 100 individuals 50 years ago.
Halting a Century of Decline, Tiger Numbers are Now Growing
After a century of constant decline, the number of wild tigers has grown by double digits since 2010..
Dogs Across Nepal Showered With Gifts On This Special Day
The people of Nepal celebrated dogs by adorning them in garlands and feeding them the best food as a way to thank them for being man's loyal best friend.
Donated Laptops Are Flying Right Into Laps of African Entrepreneurs
Now you can donate the key for business success to a mom opening an internet café or a repairman needing a better filing system–on the other side of the world.
Wild Tigers Up 20 Percent in 6 Years; DiCaprio is One Reason Why
The Global Tiger Forum kicked off a major tiger conservation meeting this week with exciting news. Leonardo DiCaprio is one reason for the success...
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