Living with the Large Carnivores: The interaction between humans, tigers and leopards in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

A small fraction of tiger and leopard individuals in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, account for the majority of human-wildlife conflicts despite overall coexistence. The study found that carnivores predominantly consume wild prey, with human attacks being accidental, and that buffer zone programs have significantly reduced wildlife impacts on local communities. Human tolerance towards these large carnivores can be enhanced through community involvement in conflict management, targeted interventions to mitigate damages, promotion of alternative income sources, and rapid compensation for losses. The research highlights the potential for sustainable coexistence by addressing both biological needs of carnivores and social factors influencing human tolerance.

Lamichhane, B. R. (2019). Living with the Large Carnivores: The interaction between humans, tigers and leopards in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Unpublished. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.34006.50242