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Annotated checklist with distribution summary of Snakes of Jawai Community Conservation Reserve, Rajasthan, India
Ashish Kumar Jangid, Ravi Kumar Sharma, Dr. Abhijit Das,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (12-2021)
Abstract
We present the first-ever annotated checklist on snakes of the proposed Jawai Community Conservation Reserve of southwestern Rajasthan, India. We opportunistically encountered 26 species of snakes from the study area during the years 2015 to 2017. We have also collated a distribution synopsis for all the observed species with respect to the state of Rajasthan.

Population status, distribution and threats of the critically endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) in Narayani River of Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Sujan Bohara, Rajeev Joshi, Bishow Poudel,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (3-2022)
Abstract
The Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as the gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a member of the family Gavialidae, is the most threatened of the two species of crocodilians found in Nepal. However, sufficient information on its habitat characteristics influencing population status, distribution, and threats to its existence are lacking. We studied the gharial population in the Narayani River that was carried out in the winter season during December 2019 to April of 2020. During our surveys, a total of 117 gharials were recorded, including an adult male, 56 adult females, 19 sub-adults, 32 immature and nine were unidentified. The gharial census recorded 57 gharials in Sikrauli-Amaltari (Chitwan branch) river section followed by 14 in Sikrauli-Amaltari (Nawalparasi branch), 16 in Amaltari-Baguwan and 30 in the Baguwan-Tribeni River sections. Of 117 individuals, the number of gharials sighted under the direct observation category was 112. The majority of respondents (129 of 140) during our questionnaire, considered gharial as an important species and displayed a favorable attitude towards gharial conservation. This study concludes that the population of gharial in the Narayani River has increased, as the present population is larger than recorded during previous surveys. Finally, regular surveys and monitoring of gharial in the area are recommended to investigate the status of gharial, the prevalence of any threats and disturbance along the habitat of this important species.

Bird checklist of Ba Ria Vung Tau Province, Vietnam
Bach Pham Son, Quy Le Hoang, Vu Nguyen Dang Hoang, Quang Ngo Xuan, Liem Nguyen Duy, Quyen Le Khac,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (3-2025)
Abstract
Vietnam is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity with birds representing the most diverse group of vertebrates in the country. Despite this richness, data on bird species composition, distribution, and populations in Vietnam remain limited, necessitating enhanced research efforts. This study addresses the research gap in Ba Ria Vung Tau (BRVT) Province, where existing studies have predominantly focused on the Binh Chau Phuoc Buu (BCPB) Nature Reserve and Con Dao National Park. Our research provides a comprehensive avian checklist and distribution data for BRVT resulting from surveys of six key ecosystems: urban areas, agricultural lands, coastal mangrove forests, tropical evergreen forests, inland freshwater bodies, and rivers and canals. Excluding BCPB and Con Dao, we conducted surveys from October 2022 to October 2023 at 52 sites using the Point Transect method. This study recorded 142 bird species, including 6 newly documented species for the province, expanding the provincial checklist to 375 species across 78 families and 21 orders. Among these, 146 species are migratory and 229 are resident. Additionally, 40 species had updated taxonomic classifications and 15 species were identified as endangered. Our findings emphasize the critical need for conservation efforts in tropical evergreen forests, inland freshwater bodies, rivers and canals, and coastal mangrove forests. Effective biodiversity management in BRVT will require increased collaboration with local communities to ensure successful conservation outcomes.

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