Counting, monitoring of gharial crocs initiated in Rapti and Narayani Rivers
Summary
Counting and monitoring of gharial crocodiles has begun in the Rapti and Narayani rivers to assess their population and conservation status.
Key Points
- Counting and monitoring of gharial crocodiles started in Rapti and Narayani rivers from December 8 to 14.
- 2,105 baby gharials have been released into various rivers across Nepal since 1995, with 15 released this fiscal year.
- Last year's census found 352 gharial crocodiles: 206 in Rapti River and 146 in Narayani River.
- Gharials are critically endangered, with habitat loss due to human activities threatening their survival.
