TNPSC Thervupettagam

World Crocodile Day 2024 – June 17

June 20 , 2024 10 days 195 0
  • 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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