Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Crocodiles in Clusters: Report Highlights River's Ecosystem in Vadodara
Imagine crocodiles living in a city river.
Normally, they spread out, but in Vadodara, they're hanging out together.
A new report says this is unusual.
The experts studying the river found that the crocodiles are in clusters, likely due to easier food and warmer water.
The report also mentions how many eggs of different animals were rescued.
The experts worry about the crocodiles and other animals if the river gets changed too much.
The report also wants the river to stay healthy for the animals.
A report highlights the unusual clustering of crocodiles in the Vishwamitri River in Vadodara.
The report is from environmental experts supervising a river rejuvenation project.
Crocodiles are deviating from their natural instinct of being scattered.
The highest crocodile densities were found in the urban sections of the river.
The report emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and ecological balance.
- Who
- Environmental experts and Gujarat State Human Rights Commission.
- What
- A report on the Vishwamitri river highlighting the ecosystem, crocodile behavior, and the impact of the river's rejuvenation project.
- When
- The crocodile census was held in February this year.
- Where
- Vishwamitri River in Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Why
- To assess the impact of the river rejuvenation project on the ecosystem and biodiversity, especially on the crocodile population.
- River
- Vishwamitri River, Vadodara
- Species
- Marsh crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris)
- Observation
- Crocodiles found in clusters, deviating from natural behavior
- Report
- SHRC report on river rejuvenation project
- Eggs Rescued
- 88 crocodile, 284 softshell turtle, 38 Red Wattled Lapwing
- Cause
- Possibly due to food availability and warmer water temperatures