In celebration of World Crocodile Day, experts release saltwater crocodiles into the wild in India
Since the start of the program, they released over 2,000 crocodiles back into the wild. As of now, the facility houses 96 hatchlings and 12 adult crocodiles, including six breeding pairs.
- 2 years ago
July 5, 2023
Several species of crocodile face extinction due to climate change, habitat destruction, irreversible development activities, and illicit hunting. Crocodiles are a frequent casualty of human-wildlife conflict. | Photo courtesy of Partho Burman
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Today’s photo gallery comes from Partho Burman of India. It features photos of the five saltwater crocodiles released in honor of World Crocodile Day (June 17, 2023). The celebration aims to raise global awareness about the problematic situation of endangered crocodiles and alligators worldwide.
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Partho Burman
Partho Burman is an award-winning independent journalist based in Kolkata, India. He writes inspirational, motivational, and environmental stories.
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Partho Burman
Partho Burman is an award-winning independent journalist based in Kolkata, India. He writes inspirational, motivational, and environmental stories.
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- Wildlife activist launches India’s first elephant hospital, offering advanced scientific care for vulnerable elephants
- Indian engineer turns dirty, dying lakes into pristine ecosystems, sets sights on cities around the world
- In the Sundarbans of West Bengal, museum owner scours the sea for archeological treasure
- 75,000 people died in India on motorcycles in ’22: Helmet Man makes it his mission to save lives
- Workers trapped in a collapsed Himalayan tunnel saved by a team of rescuers after 17 days
- Children traumatized by war: teacher helps students recover from ethnic violence in Manipur
- Manual workers feared robots would take their jobs, soon discovered the robots could save their lives and their income
- Amidst Manipur ethnic violence, mob rapes and murders two young girls, families seek justice
- Terrorists held me hostage and death littered the streets, but I keep fighting for the women and children who suffer
- In celebration of World Crocodile Day, experts release saltwater crocodiles into the wild in India
- Indian doctor receives country’s fourth highest civilian award for saving ancient Jarawa tribe from extinction
- Iranian woman travels the world on a motorcycle, draws attention to women’s rights in Iran
- Photojournalist captures magnificence of Arunachal Pradesh, the Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains
- Female snake handler in India rescues and releases 75,000 snakes
- India’s Varanasi lit up with thousands of lamps to celebrate Dev Deepawali
- Architect in India travels the world, shares love affair with fountain pens
- Third generation Khadim in India guards sacred footprint from dusk to dawn
- Discovery of fossilized palms in India give insight into the formation of the Himalayan Mountains
- UNESCO declares Durga Puja a heritage festival, millions celebrate in India
- Ghosal family in India celebrates 600 years of Durga Puja festival
- Scientist in India addresses climate change, food insecurity with ancient rice types
