🐯 Tiger — Panthera tigris tigris
Scientific Name: Pantera tigris tigris
Local Name: बाघ (Bagh)
Status in Nepal: Endangered (Protected Species)
Estimated Population in Nepal: ~355 (2022 national census)
Habitat: Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park
What It Symbolizes
Courage • Leadership • Protection
Why It Matters
Nepal has nearly doubled its tiger population — becoming a global conservation success story.