Odisha: Only state to have all three species of crocodiles

Why in news ? Odisha has become the only state in India to have all the three species of crocodiles. About: Three species in the state of Odisha are: Reptile freshwater Gharials at Satkosia in Mahanadi, Muggers in Bhitarkanika National Park and Saltwater crocodiles. Odisha has witnessed natural nesting of Gharials (a critically endangered species) for the first time since they were introduced in its rivers in 1975. About 28 hatchlings of Gharials were spotted in Mahanadi River in Baladamara area near Satkosia range.Read More