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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

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

It took four decades for the proposal to be notified, but now serious damage has been done to this national treasure in ...

KENDRAPARA: The Forest department has banned tourists from entering Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district from May 1 to July 31 for the mating and nesting season of saltwater crocodiles.

Till now, Bhitarkanika held the status of being the lone national park in the state. Established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975, the mangrove ecosystem had been designated as a national park in 1998.