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Bhitarkanika National Park : Annual Reptile Census

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Bhitarkanika National Park : Annual Reptile Census

The annual reptile census at Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) has revealed that saltwater crocodiles in BNP stands at 1,826 in 2025, including 18 albino crocodiles (rare white crocodiles). It was started to increase the population so that 5 to 6 crocodiles could be sighted per kilometer of water. Bhitarkanika National Park is located in Odisha, BNP is India’s 2nd largest mangrove ecosystem, after the Sunderbans. it is Recognized as a Ramsar Site, it is a significant wetland of international importance.

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