💨 Abstract

A government-funded study reveals an over 80% decline in the three-striped roofed turtle population in the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers over half a century, primarily due to habitat loss, illegal trade, and pollution. The study, supported by the National Mission for Clean Ganga, found alarmingly low genetic diversity in rescued turtles, raising concerns about their long-term survival.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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