Nepal's big leap in Tiger conservation

Nepal has reportedly made a big leap in recent times to protect the endangered species. According to government data, the number of tigers in Nepal has almost doubled in the last nine years. On the occasion of the Tiger Day 2019, this week our Nepal correspondent talked to wildlife conservationist Shivaraj Bhatta about Nepal's efforts in tiger conservation.

A couple of Bengal Tigers are seen resting at the central Zoo in Kathmandu, Nepal, 26 August 2012. Source: EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA