Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Gharial Population in Gandak River Increases to 372
Imagine there are special crocodiles called gharials that eat fish.
They live in a river in India called the Gandak River.
Not too long ago, there weren't many of these gharials.
But people, like the forest department and wildlife experts, worked hard to help them.
They watched over the gharials and made sure they were safe.
Now, there are 372 gharials, which is great news!
This means the gharials are doing well, and the river is a healthy place for them to live.
It's like a success story for protecting animals!
Gharial population in Bihar's Gandak River has reached 372.
This represents a 43.6% increase from 2020 and a significant rise since 2015.
The survey covered a 326-km stretch of the river, identifying various age groups of gharials.
Conservation efforts by the forest department and WTI are credited with the success.
Gandak River is the second-most successful breeding site for gharials in India.
- Who
- Gharials, the forest department, and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI).
- What
- Gharial population in Bihar's Gandak River has increased.
- When
- Survey conducted from February 24 to March 4 of this year. Population increase is compared to 2020 and 2015.
- Where
- Bihar's Gandak River.
- Why
- Due to successful conservation efforts.
- Gharial Count
- 372
- Increase since 2020
- 43.6%
- River Stretch Surveyed
- 326 km
- Breeding Site Rank
- 2nd in India
- Previous Count (2020)
- 259