Bhitarkanika Crocodile Count Hits 1,858 in 2026
The annual reptile census in Bhitarkanika National Park reveals a rise in salt-water crocodiles to 1,858 in 2026 from 1,826 in 2025, marking continued conservation success.
The annual reptile census in Bhitarkanika National Park reveals a rise in salt-water crocodiles to 1,858 in 2026 from 1,826 in 2025, marking continued conservation success.
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