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Odisha: Mugger Crocodile Count Up In Ghodahada In Ganjam

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OB Bureau

Berhampur: The number of mugger crocodiles has increased in Ghodahada reservoir and nearby water bodies in Ganjam’s Digapahandi block.

At least 81 muggers have been counted in Ghodahada wetland during the annual census conducted from January 6 to 8. The number of muggers was 76 in 2022.

“The mugger census was conducted in the wetland in 10 segments and 11 water bodies. Of the 81 muggers, 64 were found in the reservoir and 17 in nearby water bodies. At least 70 crocodiles are adults and three over 10 feet in length,” TNIE reported Berhampur District Forest Officer (DFO) Amlan Nayak as saying.

Notably, the three-day enumeration was conducted through a direct sight method from 6 am to 4 pm.

Two staff members were deployed in each segment. They were provided country boats to ensure that the crocodiles are not disturbed by noise, added the DFO.

Improvement of habitat including conservation measures and constant monitoring of crocodile behaviour are some of the reasons for the increase in the mugger population, said Nayak.

OB Bureau

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