World Crocodile Day 2024 – June 17
June 20 , 2024
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- This day is for a global awareness campaign to highlight the plight of endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world.
- This family consists of 24 species and includes ‘true crocodiles’, alligators, caiman and the gharial.
- Three crocodilian species are found in India viz.
- Mugger or marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris);
- Estuarine or saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) and
- Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus).
- In 1975, India launched its Crocodile Conservation Project in the state of Odisha’s Bhitarakanika National Park.
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