BAJHANG, Jan. 28 -- Heavy snowfalls at the Khaptad National Park has affected the park's wildlife.

According to the Park's officials, the park has witnessed incessant snowfall since January 21. The routes that were constructed to monitor the animals have been blocked after five-feet of snow blanketed the park.

Ranger Sunil Bohara said a team of Nepal Army has been mobilised to clear the snowfall.

"Army personnel are facing difficulties to clear the routes due to the cold weather," said Bohara.

Conservationists said that wild animals have been forced to move out of their habitat because of the massive snowfall. The animals strayed to human settlements in search of food.

Dipak Bahadur Khadka of Doti said the hunting for the park animal...