Have you ever seen or heard the unique call of Spiny Babbler (Kaande Bhyakur)? Often hidden within dense scrublands, its sight, and song are rare treasures. Those who are lucky enough to hear it and have sight of it are rewarded with a glimpse of the bird found nowhere else on the planet, except Nepal.

PALPA, Sept 2: Vultures’ population is showing worrying signs despite conservation efforts. Whether it be vulture restaurant or its pocket areas in community forests, sight of vultures in the district has become rare these days. And this is happening despite conservation efforts made for over a decade.