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Himalayan and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots Northeast India - Freshwater Turtle Fauna

In conjunction with the Himalayan and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots, northeast India has been poorly explored scientifically for the conservation and monitoring of turtle fauna. The region, however, has recently been recognized as a tortoise and freshwater turtle priority conservation area). The islands (Chars) of the Brahmaputra river in Assam provide important habitats (e.g nesting and basking sites) for many species of freshwater turtles. A study of population status and distribution patterns in an area can be used to formulate conservation strategies and taxonomic relationships among the species. These include field surveys to evaluate the status and threats to the turtle population, the instigation of an in situ egg protection scheme for endangered turtles, and community awareness and participatory programs to educate local people about the need for turtle conservation and sustainability.