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Since childhood, we have been hearing about the race of the hare and the tortoise in which the clever hare was won by the patient tortoise. But the turtle, which is considered a symbol of patience, is now in danger due to unorganized development and human nature. More than 90 percent of the turtles found in Nepal are on the endangered list.
World Turtle Day is also being celebrated today. In this Serofero, turtle and reptile expert, Tribhuvan University professor Manoj Paudel's conversation with Karan Bahadur Shah : How many types of turtles are found in Nepal?
17 species of turtles are found here. But some also count two more subspecies of turtle . That is to say, 17 species should be explained to common people. During the scientific research and research about turtles, subspecies are added. That's why the main species of Nepal pie should be said to be 17.
What is the condition of turtles found in Nepal?
Almost all species of turtles found in Nepal are on the endangered list. That is why there is no need to increase the study and research of turtles and make short-term and long-term conservation policies, plans and programs.
What does it take to balance an ecosystem?
Turtles eat small animals and turtles are eaten by other animals . It balances the food cycle. Turtles eat garbage and decaying animals in the water . As the vulture of land is the vulture, so is the turtle of water. How does
contribute to tourism?
also contributes well to tourism. Its study and research has started to increase. This is also a tour . They have started going to see the turtles . Kosi, Bardia, Jagdishpur, Betna Wetlands and Lumbini are important for this. Turtles also play a role as pollinators in aquatic systems, helping to increase production.
What is the status of turtle study research in Nepal?
is happening slowly. Although it is not the same as in big animals like tiger, deer, rhinoceros, snow-leopard, interest is increasing now. Inquiries about turtles have started to increase . Interest in turtle conservation is increasing among today's youth. As a result, May 23 has been celebrated as World Turtle Day since 2000.
