Saltwater crocodiles are covered under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

A male saltwater crocodile was found dead in Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park. Protected under India's Wildlife Act, an autopsy will determine the cause. Authorities suspect illegal fishing in ...

Kendrapada: Bhitarkanika National Park will remain closed for tourists from May 1 to July 31, coinciding with the breeding season of saltwater crocodi.

Reports said saline water entering through canals into these shrimp enclosures has raised concerns among local farmers.

Kendrapada: A group of 28 forest ranger trainees from Chandrapur Forest Academy of Administration, Development and Management ...

KENDRAPARA: The Forest department has banned tourists from entering Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district from ...

Forest personnel from Bhitarkanika National Park on Tuesday recovered the body of a 4.8-feet-long male estuarine crocodile from the Kochia river bank near Silapokhari village in Rajnagar block.

Considered to be one of the most impressive national parks of Asia, Bhitarkanika National Park is spread over 672 sq km in Keonjhar district of Odisha (Orissa). Surrounded by the Bhitarkanika ...

As we settle down comfortably on the sun deck of our luxury catamaran, the MV Brahmani, we hear the shouts of the boat captain from down below. “Crocodile! Crocodile relaxing!” He almost ...

Kendrapara: The carcass of a five-foot-long male saltwater crocodile was found dead Tuesday in Kochia rivulet near ...