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Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)
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A lone female has been spotted for more than three years in a stretch of the river within the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
About the Reptile Species
- Indian Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is the only surviving member of an ancient family of crocodiles
- Indian gharial is one of the largest river-dwelling crocodile species of the world.
- Adult gharials exhibit a strong association with river systems, often displaying seasonal migratory patterns.
- India’s largest gharial population resides in the National Chambal Sanctuary (77% of the global adult population). The remaining gharial populations in India are found in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, the Gandak River (Indo-Nepal border), Corbett National Park, the Son River, Mahanadi River, and Hastinapur Sanctuary.
- Conservation Status:
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List: Critically endangered
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule 1
- In 2009, a gharial reintroduction programme has been launched for saving the gharials in India.
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