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Aryal, P. C., Dhamala, M. K., Bhurtel, B. P., Suwal, M. K., & Rijal, B. (2009). Species accounts, distribution status and threat assessment of turtles in lowlands of nepal with special focus on indian eyed turtle (morenia petersi anderson 1879) Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF)/ WWF Nepal Program. 
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Resource type: Report/Documentation
BibTeX citation key: Aryal2009
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Keywords: Geoemydidae, Habitat = habitat, Hardella, Hardella thurjii, Morenia, Morenia petersi, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Südasien = Southern Asia
Creators: Aryal, Bhurtel, Dhamala, Rijal, Suwal
Publisher: Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF)/ WWF Nepal Program
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Abstract     
The turtles in Nepal, Terai had received little attention in terms of conservation and scientific studies. The ambiguity in species occurrence, lack of threat assessments amidst the perceived risks of population declines under thriving exploitation and trade have created gaps to status assessment. Current study designed with exploratory and explanatory approaches to map the species accounts, distribution status and threats with focus on demographic study of Indian eyed Turtle (Morenia petersi) confirmed occurrence of 16 species; including subspecies. The species on focus is confirmed lost from the only site described for its occurrence. The first live specimen record of Hardella thurjii was made from the location not described earlier. The species distribution is mapped; threats in terms of exploitation and habitat disturbance are presented graphically. The people were found aware of the turtle declines but indifferent for the measures to be taken for conservation. The interaction programs and community level workshops were conducted for raising awareness in the area. Exploitation and trade are ongoing and the threats are even rising; outside protected areas. With unidentified impacts, due to lack of scientific information on populations and habitats, and awareness in local people, turtles are in peril.
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