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#13004167

19 November 2025

A monkey climbs up the tree in a forest area in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. Nepal is home to four monkey species: the Rhesus macaque (red monkey), Assamese macaque (pahare monkey), and two types of langurs--Nepal langur and Tarai langur. Some experts argue there may be three langur species in Nepal, but further research is needed. Globally, there are about 300 monkey species. Of these, the Assamese macaque is listed as a protected species under Nepal's National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act. The langurs are listed in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), while the Rhesus and Assamese macaques are in Appendix II. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, the Assamese macaque and Tarai langur are endangered, while the Rhesus macaque and Nepal langur are classified as species of least concern.

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#13004166

19 November 2025

A monkey feeds on the grains spread by Hindu devotees in a forest area of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025. A monkey climbs up the tree in a forest area in Kathmandu, Nepal, on the early morning of November 19, 2025. Nepal is home to four monkey species: the Rhesus macaque (red monkey), Assamese macaque (pahare monkey), and two types of langurs--Nepal langur and Tarai langur. Some experts argue there may be three langur species in Nepal, but further research is needed. Globally, there are about 300 monkey species. Of these, the Assamese macaque is listed as a protected species under Nepal's National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act. The langurs are listed in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), while the Rhesus and Assamese macaques are in Appendix II. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, the Assamese macaque and Tarai langur are endangered, while the Rhesus macaque and Nepal langur are classified as species of least concern.

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#12827038

4 October 2025

A young owl peeps from the leaves of trees in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 3, 2025. Nepal is home to a total of 21 species of owls, and four species among them are categorized as endangered. However, none of the owl species found in Nepal are prioritized in the IUCN Red List 2015. Some species of owls are traded for as much as Rs 300,000 and beyond. A bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) nests in a tree in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 3, 2025.

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#12827040

4 October 2025

A young owl peeps from the leaves of trees in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 3, 2025. Nepal is home to a total of 21 species of owls, and four species among them are categorized as endangered. However, none of the owl species found in Nepal are prioritized in the IUCN Red List 2015. Some species of owls are traded for as much as Rs 300,000 and beyond. A bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) nests in a tree in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 3, 2025.

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#12397587

22 May 2025

The Assam Roofed Turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis) basks at a pond in Guwahati, India, on May 21, 2025. The Assam Roofed Turtle is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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#12397588

22 May 2025

The Assam Roofed Turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis) basks at a pond in Guwahati, India, on May 21, 2025. The Assam Roofed Turtle is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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#12397589

22 May 2025

The Assam Roofed Turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis) basks at a pond in Guwahati, India, on May 21, 2025. The Assam Roofed Turtle is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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#12397590

22 May 2025

The Assam Roofed Turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis) basks at a pond in Guwahati, India, on May 21, 2025. The Assam Roofed Turtle is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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#12331648

4 May 2025

A White-rumped Vulture and a Himalayan Griffon Vulture feed on a carcass in Ghachok, Machhapuchchhre Rural Municipality, Nepal, on May 4, 2025. The White-rumped Vulture is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2000 due to a severe population decline, primarily caused by kidney failure from diclofenac poisoning. These vital scavengers help maintain ecosystem health by consuming carrion and preventing the spread of diseases.

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#12331692

4 May 2025

A White-rumped Vulture and a Himalayan Griffon Vulture are spotted in Ghachok, Machhapuchchhre Rural Municipality, Nepal, on May 4, 2025. The White-rumped Vulture is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2000 due to a severe population decline, primarily caused by kidney failure from diclofenac poisoning. These vital scavengers help maintain ecosystem health by consuming carrion and preventing the spread of diseases.

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#12331700

4 May 2025

A White-rumped Vulture and a Himalayan Griffon Vulture feed on a carcass in Ghachok, Machhapuchchhre Rural Municipality, Nepal, on May 4, 2025. The White-rumped Vulture is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2000 due to a severe population decline, primarily caused by kidney failure from diclofenac poisoning. These vital scavengers help maintain ecosystem health by consuming carrion and preventing the spread of diseases.

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#12242802

8 April 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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#12242804

8 April 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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#12242785

8 April 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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#12242786

8 April 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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8 April 2025

Native Sri Lankan leopard ( Panthera pardus kotiya ), an elusive and majestic predator endemic to Sri Lanka, prowls through the dense jungle of Yala National Park. Known for hosting one of the highest leopard populations in the world, the park offers a rare opportunity to observe these big cats in their natural habitat, an active wildlife sanctuary Camouflaged under the trees among the vegetation, the leopard moves with grace and precision, embodying the spirit of the wild. The leopard emerges from the shadows, peering curiously through the thick foliage. As one of the most iconic and vulnerable species on the island, the Sri Lankan leopard faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts remain crucial to ensure the survival of this rare and solitary subspecies, Since 2020, the species has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the population is estimated at less than 800 mature individuals, and declining. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka - April 2025

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