Turtle’s diversity and conservation challenges in Shuklaphanta National Park

Turtles are unique in morphology, physiology and life history. Turtles are one of the world’s most threatened major vertebrate groups, with half of turtle species at the risk of extinction. Fresh water turtles play critical ecological role by helping in nutrient cycling, controlling aquatic vegetation and serve as scavengers maintaining lakes and river in healthy … Continue reading Turtle’s diversity and conservation challenges in Shuklaphanta National Park