Globally, the river ecosystems are threatened due to human-driven exploitation and
indiscriminate resource use. The rate of species loss is a magnitude higher in these …

The complex and dynamic networks of river system, vital for the maintenance of biodiversity
and ecosystem services, are under pressure due to human-induced water stress disrupting …

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a Critically Endangered crocodilian species whose
abundance in Nepalese rivers is low due to the threat they face. We estimated gharial …

Nepal initiated numerous hydropower and irrigation‐related infrastructure projects to
enhance and promote green energy, water security, and agricultural productivity. However …

When backcrosses are fertile, interbreeding between endangered taxa can lead to the
admixture of gene pools under threat. One such case pertains to the Mesoamerican …

Crocodilian populations declined globally during the 20th century because of overhunting
and habitat loss. Some crocodilian populations recovered over the past 50 yr through legal …

Morelet's Crocodile occurs in Mexico, northern Guatemala and central Belize. Although
Crocodylus moreletii was heavily exploited during the early and mid-20th century …

Nocturnal spotlight surveys have been historically used to determine patterns in
crocodylians' space-time ecology. This approach provides reliable insights about their …

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