Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in a gastropod species at the Kole wetland agroecosystem, a Ramsar site

M Menon, R Mohanraj, VB Joemon, AP Rv - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metal concentrations were evaluated in the Pila globosa tissues and the adjacent
aquatic environment of the Kole wetland agroecosystem, a Ramsar site, southwest coast of …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge, attitudes, and conservation challenges for the lesser adjutant in Nepal

HB Katuwal, HP Sharma, P Rokka, NK Das… - Global Ecology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The knowledge and attitudes of local communities are essential for understanding the
distribution, ecology, and pertinent threats to bird species, particularly those existing beyond …

Drivers of power line collisions and electrocutions of birds in Nepal

S Hamal, HP Sharma, R Gautam… - Ecology and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Among the several anthropogenic factors, power lines are increasingly regarded as one of
the most significant hazards to bird species, primarily owing to collisions and electrocutions …

[HTML][HTML] Factors affecting the breeding ecology of the globally threatened Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus) in agricultural landscapes of Nepal

HB Katuwal, KSG Sundar, M Zhang, B Rimal… - Avian Conservation …, 2022 - ace-eco.org
Many threatened birds use the mosaic of agricultural landscapes for foraging and breeding.
Despite the reliance of many species on these habitats, few studies have investigated …

Impact of Crop Type on Biodiversity Globally

S Fan, T Newbold, T Tscharntke, W Tang… - Global Change …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The negative impact of agricultural land on biodiversity is widely recognized. However, there
remains a knowledge gap regarding the role of different crop types in maintaining …

Impacts of polycultural cropping on crop yields and biodiversity: A systematic map protocol

DA Martinez, A Gathorne‐Hardy… - Ecological Solutions and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Agriculture is currently the largest driver of biodiversity‐loss worldwide. There is a critical
need to develop agricultural systems that protect and promote biodiversity, while also …

Population and conservation threats to the vulnerable Sarus crane Grus antigone in Nepal

HP Sharma, HB Katuwal, S Regmi… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Globally, biodiversity is declining due to habitat loss and degradation, over‐exploitation,
climate change, invasive species, pollution, and infrastructure development. These threats …

Feeding behavior and prey characteristics of great egrets (Ardea alba) in eco-friendly and conventional rice fields in South Korea

G Choi, MS Do, SJ Son, HK Nam - Scientific Reports, 2025 - nature.com
Rice fields are important wildlife habitats; however, intensive agricultural practices have
reduced the population of farmland birds. As a high-level consumer, the great egret (Ardea …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the impact of seasonal forest landscapes on tourist emotions using Machine learning

Z Chen, C Ye, H Yang, P Ye, Y Xie, Z Ding - Ecological Indicators, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the emotional changes of tourists experiencing natural forest
landscapes in different seasons, which plays a crucial role in the sustainable development …

Impact of agricultural land use on diversity and structure of farmland birds

S Das, A Srivastava, U Hore - Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2025 - Elsevier
Agricultural intensifications are considered to be the predominant driver of decline in
terrestrial biodiversity in global north. However, they are becoming safer havens for a …