Endangered gharials spotted near Mahanadi river in Odisha after 43 years
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In a delightful sighting, the endangered gharials were spotted near the Mahanadi river in Odisha after 43 years. "About 28 hatchlings were spotted in May in Mahanadi. The baby gharials are being closely monitored by officials, and CCTV and drones are also being used," said Suvendu Behera, Assistant Conservator Of Forest, Anugul. Odisha is the only state to have all 3 species - freshwater gharials, muggers and saltwater crocodiles.