Nepali Language · Vocabulary & Sentences
Animals Found in Nepal
Nepali for Foreigners · Wildlife Vocabulary Lesson
Nepal is famous for its beautiful nature, towering mountains, lush forests, and incredible wildlife. In this lesson you will learn the names of animals in Nepali, useful vocabulary, easy example sentences, and fun facts about Nepal’s diverse wildlife habitats — from the tropical Terai plains to the high Himalayas.
Learning Goal — By the end of this lesson you will know the Nepali names for 13 animals, their habitats, and be able to construct simple sentences about them.
Section 1 — Famous Animals
Wildlife of the Terai & National Parks
These animals are found mainly in Nepal’s lowland national parks such as Chitwan and Bardia. Learn their names and practice the example sentences.
1
Tiger
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बाघ
Baagh
📍 Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The tiger is strong. | Baagh baliyo huncha. | बाघ बलियो हुन्छ। |
| The tiger lives in the forest. | Baagh jangalma bascha. | बाघ जंगलमा बस्छ। |
| The tiger can run fast. | Baagh chito daudna sakcha. | बाघ छिटो दौडन सक्छ। |
| The tiger is dangerous. | Baagh khatarnaak huncha. | बाघ खतरनाक हुन्छ। |
2
Rhinoceros
·
गैँडा
Gainda
📍 Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The rhinoceros lives in Chitwan. | Gainda Chitwanma bascha. | गैँडा चितवनमा बस्छ। |
| The rhinoceros is very heavy. | Gainda dherai bhaari huncha. | गैँडा धेरै भारी हुन्छ। |
| It has thick skin. | Yesko chhala baklo huncha. | यसको छाला बाक्लो हुन्छ। |
| The rhinoceros eats grass. | Gainda ghaas khanchha. | गैँडा घाँस खान्छ। |
3
Elephant
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हात्ती
Haatti
📍 Chitwan, Bardia, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The elephant is very big. | Haatti dherai thulo huncha. | हात्ती धेरै ठूलो हुन्छ। |
| The elephant has a long trunk. | Haattiko laamo sund hunchha. | हात्तीको लामो सुँड हुन्छ। |
| The elephant walks slowly. | Haatti bistaarai hidcha. | हात्ती बिस्तारै हिँड्छ। |
| The elephant is intelligent. | Haatti buddhimaan huncha. | हात्ती बुद्धिमान हुन्छ। |
4
Deer
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हरिण
Harin
📍 All national parks — Chitwan, Bardia, Shivapuri
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The deer runs fast. | Harin chito daudanchha. | हरिण छिटो दौडन्छ। |
| The deer is peaceful. | Harin shaanta huncha. | हरिण शान्त हुन्छ। |
| The deer eats plants. | Harin biruwa khanchha. | हरिण बिरुवा खान्छ। |
| The deer lives in the forest. | Harin jangalma bascha. | हरिण जंगलमा बस्छ। |
5
Monkey
·
बाँदर
Baandar
📍 Hills, forests, temples — Kathmandu Valley, Shivapuri area
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The monkey is climbing the tree. | Baandar rukh chhadaichha. | बाँदर रूख चढ्दैछ। |
| The monkey likes bananas. | Baandarlai kera man parchha. | बाँदरलाई केरा मन पर्छ। |
| The monkey jumps quickly. | Baandar chito uphranchha. | बाँदर छिटो उफ्रन्छ। |
| The monkey is clever. | Baandar chalaakh huncha. | बाँदर चलाख हुन्छ। |
Section 2 — Mountain Animals
Wildlife of the Himalayas
These animals are found in Nepal’s mid-hills and high Himalayan regions — from alpine forests up to the snow line.
1
Snow Leopard
·
हिउँ चितुवा
Hiun Chituwa
📍 Himalayan regions — Mustang, Dolpa, Manang
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The snow leopard lives in the mountains. | Hiun chituwa himalma bascha. | हिउँ चितुवा हिमालमा बस्छ। |
| It lives in cold places. | Yo chiso thauma bascha. | यो चिसो ठाउँमा बस्छ। |
| It is a rare animal. | Yo euta durlabh janaawar ho. | यो एउटा दुर्लभ जनावर हो। |
| The snow leopard is beautiful. | Hiun chituwa sundar huncha. | हिउँ चितुवा सुन्दर हुन्छ। |
2
Yak
·
चौंरी / याक
Chauri / Yak
📍 High Himalayas — Solukhumbu, Mustang, Dolpa
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The yak carries heavy loads. | Yakle bhaari saaman bokcha. | याकले भारी सामान बोक्छ। |
| The yak lives in the mountains. | Yak himalma bascha. | याक हिमालमा बस्छ। |
| The yak has long hair. | Yakko laamo raun hunchha. | याकको लामो रौँ हुन्छ। |
| The yak is useful to people. | Yak maniska lagi upayogi huncha. | याक मानिसका लागि उपयोगी हुन्छ। |
3
Bear
·
भालु
Bhalu
📍 Forests and Himalayan regions across Nepal
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The bear lives in the forest. | Bhalu jangalma bascha. | भालु जंगलमा बस्छ। |
| The bear is strong. | Bhalu baliyo huncha. | भालु बलियो हुन्छ। |
| The bear likes honey. | Bhalulai mah man parchha. | भालुलाई मह मन पर्छ। |
| The bear can climb trees. | Bhalu rukh chadhna sakcha. | भालु रूख चढ्न सक्छ। |
Section 3 — Birds of Nepal
Birds Found Across Nepal
Nepal is one of the world’s top birdwatching destinations with over 800 species. Here are three common birds you will encounter everywhere — from the Terai to the hills.
1
Peacock
·
मयूर
Mayur
📍 Terai region — Chitwan, forests, grasslands
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The peacock is beautiful. | Mayur sundar huncha. | मयूर सुन्दर हुन्छ। |
| The peacock has colorful feathers. | Mayurka rangeen pwaakh hunchhan. | मयूरका रंगीन प्वाँख हुन्छन्। |
| The peacock dances in rain. | Mayur panima naachcha. | मयूर पानीमा नाच्छ। |
2
Eagle
·
चील
Chil
📍 Mountains, hills, open skies across Nepal
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The eagle flies high. | Chil mathi udcha. | चील माथि उड्छ। |
| The eagle has sharp eyes. | Chilko aankha tej huncha. | चीलको आँखा तेज हुन्छ। |
| The eagle hunts animals. | Chil janawar samaatchha. | चील जनावर समात्छ। |
3
Crow
·
काग
Kaag
📍 Everywhere in Nepal — cities, villages, forests
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली |
|---|---|---|
| The crow is black. | Kaag kaalo huncha. | काग कालो हुन्छ। |
| The crow is intelligent. | Kaag buddhimaan huncha. | काग बुद्धिमान हुन्छ। |
| The crow makes noise. | Kaag karaaunchha. | काग कराउँछ। |
Summary
All 13 Animals — Quick Reference
Your complete at-a-glance vocabulary card for every animal covered in this lesson.
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Terai / National Parks
Tiger
बाघ
Baagh
|
Terai / National Parks
Rhinoceros
गैँडा
Gainda
|
Terai / National Parks
Elephant
हात्ती
Haatti
|
|
All National Parks
Deer
हरिण
Harin
|
Hills, Forests, Temples
Monkey
बाँदर
Baandar
|
High Himalayas
Snow Leopard
हिउँ चितुवा
Hiun Chituwa
|
|
High Himalayas
Yak
चौंरी / याक
Chauri / Yak
|
Forests & Mountains
Bear
भालु
Bhalu
|
Terai Grasslands
Peacock
मयूर
Mayur
|
|
Mountains & Hills
Eagle
चील
Chil
|
Everywhere in Nepal
Crow
काग
Kaag
|
Practice Challenge
Which animal is your favourite? Write one sentence about it in Nepali — for example: बाघ बलियो हुन्छ। (The tiger is strong.)
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