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40 Interesting Gharial Facts: Weird Crocodile Relatives

On World Nature Conservation Day, it's important to spotlight India's critical conservation challenges for four native species: the Gharial, Lesser Florican, Great Indian Bustard, and Asiatic Lion. These species, with dwindling numbers—300-900 Gharials, fewer than 1,000 Lesser Floricans, fewer than 250 Great Indian Bustards, and 674 Asiatic Lions—face threats from habitat degradation, illegal hunting, and environmental shifts. Experts call for targeted conservation initiatives, including habitat

Union minister launches conservation initiative for gharials in UP's Katarniaghat

Wildlife conservation efforts has gharials making a comeback