Save Nepali tiger

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At one time the Tarai lowlands of Nepal were a paradise for tigers, and for tiger hunters. During the Rana period, the vast tracts of forest and grassland were the stage for grand shoots, or shikars. These hunting expeditions were carried out not only because it benefitted the rulers themselves, but also because it formed an important part of state hospitality.

Their open habitat having vanished, the best hope for Nepal's tigers is within reserves. There, they have to be protected from inbreeding, the poacher's rifle, and the demands of the surrounding villages.

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