Chitwan National Park Begins Search for Gharial Nests in Rapti River
Summary
Chitwan National Park has started its annual search for gharial crocodile nests in the Rapti River, mobilizing local community members to assist with nest identification and egg collection for breeding.
Key Points
- Chitwan National Park has commenced its annual search for gharial crocodile nests in the Rapti River starting from Chaitra 1 to Baisakh 10.
- Two members of the Bote community have been mobilized to assist with the search operation.
- Eggs collected from the nests will be taken to the crocodile breeding center for hatching.
- Unlike previous years when searches were conducted in both Rapti and Narayani rivers, this year the search is limited to Rapti River only.
