Fables of River Dolphins
Kurakani Series 2 Over a month ago I was in Bardiya surveying the local people about their fishing practices. Having completed my survey for the day, I wanted to hear…
Ganges River Dolphin and Fishery in Nepal
Kurakani Series 1 Recently, I got a chance to be back in Karnali, a place that feels like a second home! The visit made me privy to some local stories…
Nexus of conservation & livelihood: Dolphin tourism in Nepal
In the Far-Western region of Nepal, there lies a village called Dhungana Tol. It is a tranquil little village except during the monsoon season when the Ganges River Dolphin migrate…
The elusive Ganges River Dolphin
I am perhaps one of the few researchers lucky enough to have seen the elusive Ganges River Dolphin in Nepal where most people do not even know of its existence.…