Survey records 366 gharials in Rapti and Narayani rivers, dolphin spotted during count
Summary
A survey by Chitwan National Park recorded 366 gharials in the Rapti and Narayani rivers and sighted a river dolphin in the Narayani, indicating biodiversity improvement.
Key Points
- Chitwan National Park survey recorded 366 gharials in Rapti and Narayani rivers.
- The gharial population increased in Rapti but decreased in Narayani compared to last year.
- Gharial hatchlings raised at Kasara Breeding Centre are released into rivers annually.
- A river dolphin was spotted in the Narayani, indicating positive biodiversity in the area.
