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Shila Gurung

Shila Gurung

The writer is a student at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus.

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Only Endemic Bird of Nation Calls for Conservation Action

Have you ever seen or heard the unique call of Spiny Babbler (Kaande Bhyakur)? Often hidden within dense scrublands, its sight, and song are rare treasures. Those who are lucky enough to hear it and have sight of it are rewarded with a glimpse of the bird found nowhere else on the planet, except Nep...
Apr 22, 2024
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Co-existence: People and Pangolin

The 18th of February is observed as World Pangolin Day. However, most of us are still unaware of the existence of this unique and significant animal. So, what the heck is a pangolin? Aside from being shy and slow-moving creatures, guardians of precious natural resources to ecosystem engineers, these...
Feb 18, 2023
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Soil Degradation: Threat to Food Security and Biodiversity

Soil degradation has not only disturbed global food supplies and biodiversity but also the economic, social and political aspects of the globe.
Feb 10, 2022