Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Bhitarkanika National Park records 117 crocodile nests
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha, India, has recorded 117 active nests of estuarine crocodiles in its annual survey.
This shows that the crocodile population is stable and that conservation efforts are working well.
The park is home to 1,858 estuarine crocodiles, and the high number of nests over the past five years indicates successful habitat protection and scientific monitoring.
Odisha is the only state in India where all three crocodilian species—saltwater crocodile, mugger, and gharial—are found in the wild.
Bhitarkanika National Park recorded 117 active nests of estuarine crocodiles in its annual survey.
The park is home to 1,858 estuarine crocodiles.
Nesting figures have remained consistently high over the past five years.
The survey helps assess breeding status and plan future conservation interventions.
Odisha is the only state in India where all three crocodilian species are found in the wild.
- Who
- Forest officials and conservationists
- What
- Annual survey of estuarine crocodile nests
- When
- Between May 1 and June 30
- Where
- Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha, India
- Why
- To assess breeding status and plan conservation interventions
Conservation Success
Environmental Challenges
Conservation Efforts
Conservation Success
The high number of nests indicates successful conservation efforts and stable breeding populations.
Environmental Challenges
Despite conservation efforts, environmental challenges such as habitat degradation and climate change pose threats.
- Location
- Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha, India
- Number of Nests
- 117
- Crocodile Population
- 1,858 estuarine crocodiles
- Survey Period
- May 1 to June 30
- Conservation Status
- Stable breeding population