The return of the tigers

Tigers are making a remarkable comeback in Nepal. The small Himalayan nation is on track to become the first country to double its wild tiger population in the last decade. A new census will be released on International Tiger Day (29th of July). The recovery is the result of tough anti-poaching measures that have involved the military and the local community. Other iconic species including rhinos and elephant populations have also increased. But this has come at a cost, there has been an increase in tiger attacks on humans. Rebecca Henschke travels to Bardia national park, to find out what’s behind the conservation success and what it means for the community living with the Tigers.

(Photo Credit: Deepak Rajbanshi)

Presented by Rebecca Henschke

Produced by Kevin Kim and Rajan Parajuli, with the BBC Nepali team

Studio mix by Neil Churchill

Production coordinators Gemma Ashman and Iona Hammond

Editor Penny Murphy