"Conservation effort"

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22 Jun 2026

Four endangered Elongated Tortoise chicks walk in a line along the edge of a blue artificial water pool, with an adult tortoise visible in the background at the Chattogram Zoo in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 22, 2026. Five critically endangered Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) chicks are seen following their successful artificial breeding at the zoo. The Elongated Tortoise, native to parts of Asia including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand, faces severe extinction risks due to habitat loss and poaching. This successful artificial breeding at the zoo marks a significant milestone in wildlife conservation and biodiversity preservation efforts.

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22 Jun 2026

Five newly hatched critically endangered Elongated Tortoise chicks crawl together on the rocky ground at Chattogram Zoo. Five critically endangered Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) chicks are seen following their successful artificial breeding at the Chattogram Zoo in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 22, 2026. The Elongated Tortoise, native to parts of Asia including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand, faces severe extinction risks due to habitat loss and poaching. This successful artificial breeding at the zoo marks a significant milestone in wildlife conservation and biodiversity preservation efforts.

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22 Jun 2026

Five critically endangered Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) chicks line up along the curved blue concrete border of a water pond at the Chattogram Zoo in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 22, 2026. These chicks are the result of successful artificial breeding at the zoo. The Elongated Tortoise, native to parts of Asia including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand, faces severe extinction risks due to habitat loss and poaching. This breeding success represents a significant milestone in wildlife conservation and biodiversity preservation efforts.

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22 Jun 2026

A wildlife official holds five newly hatched Elongated Tortoise chicks in their open palms at the Chattogram Zoo in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 22, 2026. The critically endangered Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata), native to parts of Asia including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand, faces extinction risks due to habitat loss and poaching. This successful artificial breeding at the zoo is part of ongoing wildlife conservation and biodiversity preservation efforts.

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22 Jun 2026

An adult Elongated Tortoise stands among dry autumn leaves surrounded by three of its recently hatched chicks at the zoo premises in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on June 22, 2026. Five critically endangered Elongated Tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) chicks are seen following their successful artificial breeding at the Chattogram Zoo. The Elongated Tortoise, native to parts of Asia including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand, faces extinction risks due to habitat loss and poaching. This successful artificial breeding at the zoo marks a milestone in wildlife conservation and biodiversity preservation efforts.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers prepare to plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by making Tundikhel more lush, attractive, and environment-friendly. Implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities, the program focuses on planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving greenery, and enhancing the aesthetic beauty of this open space. Tundikhel is considered an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily exercise, strolls, and recreation for the public. In recent years, various stakeholder agencies and citizens have shown interest in the conservation, beautification, and preservation of Tundikhel's original form.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers prepare to plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by making Tundikhel more lush, attractive, and environment-friendly. Implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities, the program focuses on planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving greenery, and enhancing the aesthetic beauty of this open space. Tundikhel is considered an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily exercise, strolls, and recreation for the public. In recent years, various stakeholder agencies and citizens have shown interest in the conservation, beautification, and preservation of Tundikhel's original form.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers prepare to plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by making Tundikhel more lush, attractive, and environment-friendly. Implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities, the program focuses on planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving greenery, and enhancing the aesthetic beauty of this open space. Tundikhel is considered an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily exercise, strolls, and recreation for the public. In recent years, various stakeholder agencies and citizens have shown interest in the conservation, beautification, and preservation of Tundikhel's original form.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers prepare to plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by making Tundikhel more lush, attractive, and environment-friendly. Implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities, the program focuses on planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving greenery, and enhancing the aesthetic beauty of this open space. Tundikhel is considered an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily exercise, strolls, and recreation for the public. In recent years, various stakeholder agencies and citizens have shown interest in the conservation, beautification, and preservation of Tundikhel's original form.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers prepare to plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by making Tundikhel more lush, attractive, and environment-friendly. Implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities, the program focuses on planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving greenery, and enhancing the aesthetic beauty of this open space. Tundikhel is considered an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily exercise, strolls, and recreation for the public. In recent years, various stakeholder agencies and citizens have shown interest in the conservation, beautification, and preservation of Tundikhel's original form.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving the area, and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The program is implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities. Tundikhel is an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily recreation. In recent years, there has been growing interest from various stakeholders and citizens in conserving and beautifying Tundikhel.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving the area, and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The program is implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities. Tundikhel is an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily recreation. In recent years, there has been growing interest from various stakeholders and citizens in conserving and beautifying Tundikhel.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving the area, and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The program is implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities. Tundikhel is an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily recreation. In recent years, there has been growing interest from various stakeholders and citizens in conserving and beautifying Tundikhel.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving the area, and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The program is implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities. Tundikhel is an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily recreation. In recent years, there has been growing interest from various stakeholders and citizens in conserving and beautifying Tundikhel.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving the area, and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The program is implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities. Tundikhel is an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily recreation. In recent years, there has been growing interest from various stakeholders and citizens in conserving and beautifying Tundikhel.

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16 Jun 2026

Nepali workers plant grass in Tundikhel, a historical and public area in the capital, on June 16, 2026. The 'Tundikhel Greenery Program' aims to promote greenery by planting ''Dubo'' grass, conserving the area, and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The program is implemented in coordination with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and relevant authorities. Tundikhel is an important open space from historical, cultural, and social perspectives, serving as a venue for national day celebrations, cultural and social events, sports activities, and daily recreation. In recent years, there has been growing interest from various stakeholders and citizens in conserving and beautifying Tundikhel.

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