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Wildlife Conservation Nepal
Home CardWildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN) is an NGO establish in 2002 with a vision to protect and conserve natural heritage and disseminate information on environment and wildlife issues.
To learn more about us, go to wcn.org.np or you can write to us at mail@wcn.org.np
Rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum2 POINTS
HILL, MOUNTAIN
FACT: This rhododendron tree is the national flower of Nepal. This plant also holds the Guinness Record for the tallest Rhododendron!
Indian Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros unicornis5 POINTS
TERAI
PLAY: The Indian rhino has a MOVE of 2.
FACT: Nepal’s first conservation law ensured the protection of rhinos and their habitat in 1957.
Wild Yak
Bos mutus5 POINTS
MOUNTAIN
PLAY: The wild yak has a MOVE of 2
FACT: The wild yak was once considered extinct in Nepal, but was rediscovered in 2014. Nepalese currency celebrated this discovery.
Bengal Tiger
Panthera tigris tigris7 POINTS
TERAI
PLAY: This Bengal tiger has a MOVE of 2.
FACT: In 2018, scientists estimated only 220 to 274 of these tigers in Nepal.
Snow Leopard
Panthera Uncia8 POINTS
MOUNTAIN
PLAY: The snow leopard has a MOVE of 2
FACT: This leopard is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List with estimates of less than 10,000 left on the planet.