crocodile census India

In the twisting rivers and hidden pools of Odisha’s Similipal National Park, mugger crocodiles are reclaiming their home. After years of decline, breeding programmes and habitat protection are slowly helping these ancient reptiles glide back into the wild.

Uttar Pradesh’s Chambal Sanctuary records 2,026 gharials in 2025 — the highest since 1975, driven by decades of conservation and local support.