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Wildlife & Conservation19 min read
The monitor lizard, called Gohoro or Goh in Nepali, is one of the most misunderstood reptiles in the Terai. This guide covers Nepal’s monitor species, where they live, what they eat, the myths that put them in danger, and how to protect them.
Wildlife & Conservation24 min read
Nepal is home to an estimated 397 snow leopards, a small but globally important population living high in the Himalayas. This guide covers how they were counted, where they live, what threatens them, what is working to protect them, and what it takes to see one in the wild.
Wildlife & Conservation8 min read
The Black Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) is one of South Asia’s most threatened freshwater turtles. Classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this remarkable species has a soft, flattened shell and a fascinating conservation history. In Nepal, its presence was documented at Betana Wetland in Morang following research conducted in 2022. Discover how to identify this rare turtle, where it lives, the threats it faces, and why protecting Nepal’s wetlands is essential for its survival.
