This project, under the support of the Rufford Foundation to Laxman Khanal (PI), explored the distribution of the Assamese macaques in the far-western Nepal. It employed a systematic survey across Karnali, West-Seti and Chamelia river basins. Additionally, it conducted questionnaire surveys among local residents regarding the conservation threats of the species. Awareness campaigns were also conducted at four different villages from where Assam macaques were recorded.
Photo: The westernmost troop of Assam macaques recorded from the Ghusa area of Darchula District in western Nepal (Observed on March 07, 2021).