Bengal tigers move to mid-hills. Sighted in Palpa, Aghakhanchi

Camera traps confirm three Bengal tigers in the two hilly districts, beyond their usual range in the Tarai.

In a landmark discovery for wildlife conservation in the country, three adult Royal Bengal tigers ( Panthera tigris ) have been officially recorded in the mid-hill districts of Palpa and Arghakhanchi. The images captured through camera-trap technology suggest a significant altitudinal shift and range expansion for a species traditionally associated with the lowlands of the Tarai.