Nepalese Journal of Zoology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 34 - 46
Published: July 6, 2021
Western
Nepal
is
known
for
its
rich
freshwater
resources
that
support
diverse
flora
and
fauna.
Freshwater
ecosystems
of
western
provide
multitudes
ecosystem
goods,
services
(irrigation,
hydroelectricity,
drinking
water)
to
humans,
breeding
feeding
grounds
many
wetland-dependent
But
these
wetlands
are
under
tremendous
pressure
mainly
due
anthropogenic
activities.
In
this
review,
we
a
brief
overview
the
biodiversity,
distributions
their
status
in
Nepal.
From
found
supports
The
biologically
significant
Karnali
River
home
globally
endangered
species,
South
Asian
river
dolphin.
We
also
discuss
conservation
history
wetlands,
identify
gaps,
further
suggest
priority
hotspots
formulation
future
strategies
ecosystems.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 8310 - 8318
Published: May 14, 2021
Abstract
The
wild
yak
Bos
mutus
was
believed
to
be
regionally
extinct
in
Nepal
for
decades
until
our
team
documented
two
individuals
from
Upper
Humla,
north‐western
Nepal,
2014.
International
Union
Conservation
of
Nature
(IUCN)
seeks
further
evidence
the
conclusive
confirmation
that
sighting.
We
conducted
line
transects
and
opportunistic
sign
surveys
potential
habitats
Dolpa,
Mustang
districts
between
2015
2017
collected
genetic
samples
(present
historic)
domestic
yaks
grunniens
.
also
sighted
another
Humla
2015.
Phylogenetic
haplotype
network
analyses
based
on
mitochondrial
D‐loop
sequences
(~450
bp)
revealed
share
with
region
Qinghai‐Tibetan
Plateau
China.
While
hybridization
is
a
major
long‐term
threat,
illegal
hunting
meat
trophy
put
very
small
populations
at
risk.
Our
study
indicates
unprotected
habitat
last
refuge
Nepal.
recommend
conservation
efforts
country
focus
by
(i)
assigning
formal
status
protected
area
region,
(ii)
raising
awareness
local
communities
conservation,
(iii)
providing
support
adaptation
herding
practice
pastureland
use
ensure
viability
population.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 296 - 296
Published: Feb. 13, 2023
Multi-scale
approaches
have
been
used
to
determine
scales
at
which
mammal
species
are
responding
habitat
destruction
due
invasion,
but
the
impacts
of
weeds
on
mammals
not
extensively
studied,
especially
in
Africa.
Inside
Groenkloof
Nature
Reserve
(GNR),
we
assessed
how
affected
by
an
invasive
weed
Lantana
camara.
A
series
models
were
applied
differences
abundance
as
well
richness,
separated
for
large
and
small
mammals.
When
diversity
indices
used,
Analysis
Variance
(ANOVA)
revealed
no
statistically
significant
difference
between
treatments
(F5
=
0.233,
p
0.945)
The
results
a
Generalised
Linear
Mixed
Model
(GLMM)
showed
that
vegetation
type
(Wald
χ22
120.156;
<
0.01)
foraging
guilds
χ23
76.771;
predictors
richness.
However,
mammals,
GLMM
only
treatment
χ25
10.62;
0.050)
was
predictor
number
trapped.
In
addition,
ANOVA
0.934;
0.001)
season
(F1
9.122
0.003)
presence
L.
camara
coupled
with
other
associated
abundances
diversity,
these
distributed
across
landscape.
Furthermore,
highest
found
spring
Therefore,
all
negatively
abundance,
invaded
cleared
areas.
Journal of Threatened Taxa,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 24299 - 24320
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
The
Ramaroshan
Lake
Complex,
situated
in
the
mid-hills
of
Sudurpaschim
Province,
is
renowned
for
its
scenic
beauty,
yet
there
a
notable
dearth
information
regarding
biodiversity
and
ecological
status.
This
study
represents
first
systematic
examination
seasonal
variations
water
quality
parameters
encompassing
aquatic
macroinvertebrates,
fishes,
birds,
herpetofauna,
mammals,
macrophytes,
as
well
surrounding
vegetation
within
complex,
spanning
winters
summers
2018
2019.
Among
twenty
investigated,
thirteen
displayed
significant
differences
across
lakes
(p
<0.05),
with
Batula
exhibiting
elevated
nutrient
levels.
Lamadaya
stood
out
highly
diverse
macroinvertebrate
community
compared
to
other
lakes,
while
overall,
recorded
45
families,
three
fish
species,
79
bird
12
herpetofauna
mammal
26
macrophyte
species
complex.
Additionally,
comprised
193
distinct
plant
species.
Notably,
complex
currently
hosts
14
IUCN
Red
List
including
Near
Threatened
(5),
Vulnerable
Critically
Endangered
(1),
(3)
five
migratory
wetland
underscoring
significance
wildlife
conservation.
Given
cross-cutting
nature
wetlands,
development
science-based
policies
coordinated
efforts
among
central,
provincial,
local
governments
are
essential
preservation
sustainable
management
these
vital
ecosystems.
Nepalese Journal of Zoology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 34 - 46
Published: July 6, 2021
Western
Nepal
is
known
for
its
rich
freshwater
resources
that
support
diverse
flora
and
fauna.
Freshwater
ecosystems
of
western
provide
multitudes
ecosystem
goods,
services
(irrigation,
hydroelectricity,
drinking
water)
to
humans,
breeding
feeding
grounds
many
wetland-dependent
But
these
wetlands
are
under
tremendous
pressure
mainly
due
anthropogenic
activities.
In
this
review,
we
a
brief
overview
the
biodiversity,
distributions
their
status
in
Nepal.
From
found
supports
The
biologically
significant
Karnali
River
home
globally
endangered
species,
South
Asian
river
dolphin.
We
also
discuss
conservation
history
wetlands,
identify
gaps,
further
suggest
priority
hotspots
formulation
future
strategies
ecosystems.
