The Bhutanese Leading the way.
Ecotourism had never been explored as an alternative community-based livelihood option in Royal Manas National Park (RMNP) except since 2010. With a population of about 10,646 people representing 1,026 households and enriched with diverse natural settings, rich culture and traditions plus biodiversity, RMNP has always been a potential ecotourism destination. Realizing …
Read More »Saving the iconic cat
Yesterday, around 50 officials from various organizations walked five km along with the agriculture minister, Lyonpo Dr Pema Gyamtsho, through the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Park (JDWNP) for the cause of the remaining tigers in Bhutan and to strengthen the protection of the cat and its habitats across the country. …
Read More »From rhino horns to elephant tusks, wildlife smuggling thrives
Tashi Wangmo/ Thimphu A spate of wildlife smuggling and poaching incidents in Bhutan show that Bhutan needs to be on the guard against wildlife smugglers and poachers. Recently, a man from Nanglam, Pemagatshel, was caught selling a rhino horn weighting 850 grams to a Jaigoan businessman for Nu 3mn. In …
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