Odisha: 12 baby gharials released in Satkosia gorge | India News – Times of India

ANGUL: Twelve in total baby gharials rescued during the monsoon have been released Satkosia Gorgesaid a forest official. The gharials were released into the gorge on Saturday and were observed in healthy condition by forest rangers on Sunday.
The gharials, which were 10 to 15 centimeters long at the time of their rescue, have now grown to 1 to 6 meters in length. Satkosia Wildlife Divisionsaid Saroj Kumar Panda.
To safeguard the lives of the gharials’ young during the monsoon, twelve babies were rescued from the gorge and housed in Gharial Research and Conservation Unit at Tikarpara.
It is estimated that a total of 35 cubs were born in the gorge, of which 12 were rescued.
He said there were fears during the monsoon that they would be swept downstream.
Panda said that since deaths were reported last year, special attention was paid this year to prevent such deaths.
They were housed in a special swimming pool created in the unit.
“We could prevent the mortality of the gharials’ young. They are all in good health after their release,” he added.