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This is a research paper on GIS-assisted prediction and risk zonation of wildlife attacks in the Chitwan National Park in Nepal. It entails; that the surge in population compels human communities to encroach on wildlife habitats, leading to conflicts as animals seek food and protection. Research in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park aimed to analyze the spatial links between animal attacks on humans from 2003 to 2013. Attacks varied by month, with 89% happening outside the park, mainly within 1 km of the park’s buffer zone. Most attacks occurred in forest-cropland areas. Strong correlations existed among victim numbers, except for elephants and wild boars. Risk zones were identified near forests and agricultural lands, suggesting coexistence strategies for park protection and human safety.