Bishnu Achhami

Bishnu Achhami is a conservation biologist and Project Officer at the Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation in Kathmandu, Nepal. He holds an M.Sc. in Zoology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and has extensive experience in wildlife research and conservation. His work focuses on small mammals, community-based conservation, and human-wildlife interactions. Bishnu has served as Principal Investigator on multiple projects, including community engagement initiatives for musk deer conservation in the Manaslu Conservation Area. He has also contributed to environmental clean-up efforts, primate conflict mitigation, and pangolin habitat monitoring. His research interests include biodiversity conservation, species ecology, and the role of local communities in conservation efforts. In addition to fieldwork, Bishnu is skilled in GIS, R programming, and research communication. He has authored several scientific publications on gastrointestinal parasites in wildlife species. His expertise in both research and community outreach makes him a valuable contributor to conservation efforts in Nepal.

February 2025