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Census of Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Begins in Rapti River, Banke

Census of Endangered Gharial Crocodiles Begins in Rapti River, Banke

The annual census of the endangered gharial crocodiles has officially begun in the Rapti River, located in Banke. Mandip Pangeni, the Information Officer at Banke National Park, confirmed that the counting process started from the Kusum area of the district.

A team of officials, along with two community scientists, have been mobilized to carry out the monitoring and ensure accurate data collection. The primary areas of focus for the census include Kusum, Ageya, and Shivakhola, which are known to be the natural habitats of the gharial crocodiles in the region.

Last year, a total of 14 gharial crocodiles were released into the Rapti River after being brought from Chitwan, with the goal of boosting the population of this critically endangered species.

The census is crucial for understanding the current population and health of the gharial crocodile population in the Rapti River, and it plays an important role in the conservation efforts aimed at protecting this species.

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