Gharial Babies Spotted Near Odisha's Mahanadi River After 43 Years

In Odisha, natural nesting of the endangered gharials has been seen near the Mahanadi river after 43 years. Know all about the gharials.

A natural nesting of the endangered gharials have been spotted near the Mahanadi river in Odisha after 43 years. Giving the good news, Suvendu Behera, Assistant Conservator Of Forests said, "About 28 hatchlings were spotted in May in Mahanadi...". The baby gharials are being closely monitored by officials and CCTV and drones are also being used," Mr Behera added. Belonging to the crocodile family, gharials were moved from the 'Endangered' to 'Critically Endangered' status by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature.  Natural nesting of endangered gharials seen near Mahanadi river after 43 years in Baladamara area near Satkosia. "Odisha is the only state to have all 3 species- freshwater gharials, muggers & saltwater crocodiles," said Suvendu Behera, Asst Conservator Of Forest, Anugul. (21.06) pic.twitter.com/OVC8993HiJ