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A Nepali conservationist won the prestigious Whitley Awards

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2022 Whitley Award winner Sonam Lama recieving his prize from WFN Patron HRH The Princess Royal

2022 Whitley Award winner Sonam Lama recieving his prize. Source: Supplied

A Nepali conservationist Sonam Tashi Lama has won a prestigious Whitley Awards for the conservation of critically endangered red panda. 40,000 Pound (69,734 AUD) worth Award will be spent to protect red pandas and to diversify sustainable income for communities.

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A Nepali conservationist Sonam Tashi Lama has won a prestigious Whitley Awards for the conservation of critically endangered red panda. 40,000 Pound (69,734 AUD) worth Award will be spent to protect red pandas and to diversify sustainable income for communities.

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Sonam Lama with-GPS collared red panda. Source: Supplied

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