Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- The Manipur Zoological Garden (MZG), in collaboration with the India Turtle Conservation Program (ITCP), has successfully conducted the first artificial incubation of Asian Giant Tortoises (Manouria emys phayrei) in the state.

A total of 28 hatchlings emerged from a single nest this year, marking a significant step in conserving one of Northeast India's most threatened reptiles.

The Asian Giant Tortoise, the largest tortoise species in the region, is classified as Critically Endangered. Native to the forests of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam, and Meghalaya, the species has faced drastic population declines due to habitat loss and hunting pressures.

Building on this success, MZG is preparing to launch a conservat...