Though Nepal is a relatively small country, the population of wildlife it harbors is fantastically large. With only 0.1% of the world’s total area, Nepal is home to over 4% of this planet’s mammals and 8% of its bird species including many, which are globally endangered. To date, 181 mammals, 43 amphibian, 100 reptiles and 185 fish, 844 bird, and 635 butterfly and moth species have been documented in Nepal. The Spiny Babbler (Bird) and “Jalkapuri” fish have yet to be found anywhere else in the world. Similarly, the Atlas moth and crane species recorded here are by far the largest of all their counterparts ever to be found.

Diversity in land form breeds diversity in life, and Nepal is rich in both. In its firm commitment to preserve, Nepal has established 14 protected zones incorporating 14% of its total surface area as National Parks and Wildlife reserve center. From tropical creatures like Hyena to Alpine animals like the snow leopard, and beasts of all shapes and sizes have found this land suitable to their living. The one-horned Rhinoceros is one of most adamant survivors of this planet. The great one horned Rhinoceros is one of thr most adamant survivors of this planet. The great one-horned Rhinoceros found in Nepal weighs, around 2100 Kg and can reach up to a height of 180 cm. It has poor eyesight but its sense of smell and hearing are formidable.
The Chitwan National Park is the place, which harbors most of Nepal’s tigers. Other protected areas where they can be sighted are Suklaphanta wildlife reserve, Bardiya National Park and Parsa Wildlife Reserve. The snow leopard has its dwelling in the snow covered Himalaya. In Nepal, their habitat extends to 36,640 sq. km in the high altitudes among rocks and cliffs. Above the treeline more than 3,500 m above the sea level. The Gangetic dolphin, so named for their habitat in gangetic waters, is also found in rivers of Nepal. The Gangetic Dolphins abound mostly in the Koshi, Narayani, Gandaki and Karnali rivers.

The Gharial crocodile is one of the most prominent reptile varieties so far found in Nepal. In Nepal, they abound mostly in Chitwan National park, where one can even observe reproduction of Gharials in breeding farm. The wild boar is distinctive for its sharp tusks, sparse coat and flute crest or mane of black bristle reaching from nape down the back. A full-grown male stands 90 cm and its weight may well exceed 230 kg. These tusked animals abound mostly in the Chitwan National Park, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Bardiya National Park and Parsa wild Life reserve.

Some List of Animals Found In Nepal 

Clouded Leopard