Naur census in Shey-Phoksundo

Dolpa – The Shey-Phoksundo National Park is counting the Himalayan blue sheep known in Nepal as ‘naur’. Naur is a protected animal in Nepal.

Naur is the major prey of snow leopard, which is another endangered and protected animal. The park officials said the count of naur would be conducted with double observer method.

Park’s Chief Conservation Officer Saroj Mani Poudel informed that the naur count would give knowledge on the condition of both snow leopard and naur.

The 2019 census had recorded 4,136 naurs while in 2018, the number stood at just 2,702.