Critically endangered 'black softshell' turtle found in Betana

MORANG, Aug 26: A new species of turtle has been found in Betana Wetland at Belbari in Morang. A team of scientists has discovered that there are more than two dozen Black Softshell turtles, listed as critically endangered.

"The turtle found in Betana Wetlands many years ago was locally called Peacock feathered turtle, but after seeing its shell, we realized that it is a new species of turtle for Nepal," said Ramchandra Adhikari, an environmental journalist and associate professor of zoology.