Kaptad National Park is a protected area in the far-western region of Nepal. The park is known for its diverse wildlife, which includes several rare and endangered species. The park covers an area of 225 square kilometers and is home to a variety of animals, including:
Red Panda: A small, arboreal mammal that is found in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas. They have a reddish-brown coat, white facial markings, and a long, bushy tail. Red pandas primarily feed on bamboo but also eat fruits, nuts, and small animals.
Barking Deer: A small deer species that is found throughout the Indian subcontinent. They have a reddish-brown coat and are named for their distinctive barking call. Barking deer are primarily nocturnal and feed on a variety of vegetation.
Clouded Leopard: A medium-sized wild cat that is found in the forests of Southeast Asia. They have a distinctive cloud-like pattern on their coat and are known for their climbing ability. Clouded leopards primarily feed on small mammals and birds.
Goral: A goat-like mammal that is found in the mountains of the Indian subcontinent. They have a grayish-brown coat, a white underbelly, and small, curved horns. Goral are herbivores and feed on a variety of vegetation.
Himalayan Black Bear: A medium-sized bear species that is found in the Himalayas. They have a black coat and a distinctive V-shaped white marking on their chest. Himalayan black bears primarily feed on vegetation, but will also eat insects, small mammals, and fish.
Yellow-throated Marten: A small carnivorous mammal that is found in the forests of Southeast Asia. They have a dark brown coat and a bright yellow throat patch. Yellow-throated martens primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and insects.
Himalayan Serow: A goat-like mammal that is found in the mountains of the Indian subcontinent. They have a dark brown coat and short, curved horns. Himalayan serow are herbivores and feed on a variety of vegetation.
Common Leopard: A medium-sized wild cat that is found throughout the Indian subcontinent. They have a yellow-brown coat with distinctive black spots, and a long tail with black rings. Common leopards are primarily nocturnal and feed on a variety of small to medium-sized mammals.
Himalayan Tahr: A large goat-like mammal that is found in the Himalayas. They have a shaggy coat that ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown, and short, curved horns. Himalayan tahrs are herbivores and feed on a variety of vegetation.
Small Indian Civet: A small carnivorous mammal that is found throughout the Indian subcontinent. They have a dark brown coat with a white underbelly and a bushy tail. Small Indian civets primarily feed on insects, small mammals, and birds.
Rhesus Macaque: A medium-sized monkey that is found throughout the Indian subcontinent. They have a brown-gray coat and distinctive red facial markings. Rhesus macaques are omnivores and feed on a variety of vegetation, insects, and small animals.
Leopard Cat: A small wild cat species that is found in the Indian subcontinent. They have a yellow-brown coat with distinctive black spots, and a long tail with black rings. They are usually around 60 cm in length and weigh between 2-6 kg.
Indian Crested Porcupine: A large rodent species found in the Indian subcontinent. They have a distinctive crest of long, sharp quills on their back. They can grow up to 70-80 cm in length and weigh between 10-18 kg.
Common Palm Civet: A small carnivorous mammal found in the Indian subcontinent. They have a brownish-gray coat and a long tail with black rings. They can grow up to 41-64 cm in length and weigh between 2-5 kg.
Jungle Cat: A small wild cat species that is found in the Indian subcontinent. They have a grayish-brown coat with black spots and stripes. They are usually around 50-85 cm in length and weigh between 2-16 kg.
Asiatic Wild Dog: Also known as the Dhole, is a wild dog species found in the Indian subcontinent. They have a reddish-brown coat and distinctive white markings on their chest and feet. They can grow up to 90-110 cm in length and weigh between 12-20 kg.
Sloth Bear: A medium-sized bear species found in the Indian subcontinent. They have a shaggy black coat and long, curved claws for climbing trees. They can grow up to 1.4-1.8 meters in length and weigh between 80-145 kg.
