As he healed from a tiger attack, Bhadai Tharu found new respect for the wild animal. But after helping to double their numbers, he’s faced with a new loss — the trust of those who live near the dangerous beasts.
After disastrous flooding and mudslides, the Kalehe government launched a reforestation campaign to help spare future generations from the same overwhelming grief.
A government mega-project could push the country’s big cats closer to extinction — an outcome that would have devastating ripple effects on
the local ecosystem.