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Natural Science Society Nepal

Ecology & Conservation of Striped Hyena

Exploring habitats, diets, and driving local conservation awareness in Lowland Nepal.

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Natural Science Society Nepal

Protecting the Endangered Himalayan Musk Deer

Mitigating threats, controlling poaching, and empowering local communities in Khaptad National Park.

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Natural Science Society Nepal

Fostering Environmental Education

Developing nature awareness programs for schools, students, and local groups across Nepal.

Our Focus Areas
Who We Are

Natural Science Society (NSS)

NSS is a non-governmental organization based in Nepal. We are focused on research and conservation of biodiversity, environmental education, and building community-level conservation stewards.

We actively design awareness campaigns, monitor threatened wildlife populations (like common leopards, striped hyenas, and musk deer), and work closely with schools, buffer zone committees, and national parks.

Scientific Research

Conducting rigorous wildlife monitoring, habitat evaluations, and conflict mitigation studies.

Environmental Education

Empowering students, educators, and local groups with nature literacy and protection seminars.

Community Stewardship

Capacity building of local communities, frontline staffs and young researchers to govern conservation locally.

Publications

Sharing conservation data through international scientific publications and educational posters.

Field Documentary Spotlight

Hidden in the Himalayas: Saving Musk Deer

Experience our field expedition in Western Nepal. NSS Nepal works alongside local community stewards, park rangers, and youth to protect the Endangered Himalayan musk deer from poaching and habitat fragmentation.

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Moschus chrysogaster 2,000–5,000m Elevation Community Stewardship
Our Field Initiatives

Featured Projects

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Ecology and Conservation of the Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena)
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Ecology and Conservation of the Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena)

This project aims to improve our understanding of the ecology, distribution, and conservation status of the striped hyena in lowla...

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Human-Tiger and Leopard Conflict Mitigation in Lowland Nepal
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Human-Tiger and Leopard Conflict Mitigation in Lowland Nepal

This project focuses on understanding and reducing human–tiger and human–leopard conflict in lowland Nepal. It aims to identify co...

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Promoting Elephant Conservation and Human–Elephant Coexistence in Nepal
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Promoting Elephant Conservation and Human–Elephant Coexistence in Nepal

This project aims to promote the conservation of Asian elephants while reducing human–elephant conflict in communities sharing lan...

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Natural Science Society (NSS) is sustained through memberships and donations from conservation organizations, grants, and people like you. Join us or support us through banking details.

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News & Events

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Dr. Shivish Bhandari Publishes New Article on Sustainable Tiger Conservation
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Sep 13, 2026

Dr. Shivish Bhandari Publishes New Article on Sustainable Tiger Conservation

Dr. Shivish Bhandari published a new article, "Competitive carnivore guilds as natural buffers for sustainable...

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NSS Nepal Annual Meeting
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Sep 13, 2026

NSS Nepal Annual Meeting

Natural Science Society (NSS) Nepal will hold its Annual Meeting, bringing together Executive Committee member...

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Mr. Tilak Thapamagar Publishes New Research on Leopards
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Sep 08, 2026

Mr. Tilak Thapamagar Publishes New Research on Leopards

Mr. Tilak Thapamagar, Director at NSS Nepal and a PhD candidate, has published a new scientific article focusi...

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