This book is available in this page for download. The copyright is reserved at publishers. This book can be used of non-commercial and academic purposes with proper citings. Citation should be given as:
Aryal, Prakash, C., Dhamala, Man K., Bhurtel, Bed P., Suwal, Madan K., and Rijal, Bishal. 2010. Turtles of Nepal: A Field Guide for Species Accounts and Distribution. Environmental Graduates in Himalaya (EGH), Resources Himalaya Foundation and Companions for Amphibians and Reptiles of Nepal (CARON). Kathmandu, Nepal.
Contents in Book
Table of Content
Species Accounts
- Cyclemys oldhamii
- Hardella thurjii
- Kachuga dhongoka
- Kachuga kachuga
- Melanochelys tricarinata
- Melanochelys trijuga indopeninsularis
- Morenia petersi
- Pangshura flaviventer
- Panghura smithii smithii
- Pangshura smithii pallidipes
- Pangshura tecta
- Pangshura tentoria circumdata
- Indotestudo elongata
- Aspideretes gangeticus
- Aspideretes hurum
- Chitra indica
- Lissemys punctata andersoni
Annexes
This book is also available in hard copy. Some limited copies of the printed book is available for sell at cost of NRs 500/- for individual and NRs 1000/- for institutions. Revenue collected from the sell will be utilized in research projects.1. Documentation of herpetofauna of Nepal
2. Cooperation with different stakes of society to disseminate information regarding the status and immediate needs for the conservation of herpetofauna and their habitats
3. Turtle conservation works in low lands of Nepal
CARON published turtle conservation leaflets and poster in partnership with other stakeholders.
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