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[Monthly report] Challenges of gharial conservation in Nepal |
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by Sachin Regmi | 04-05-2019 00:59
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The gharial, Gavialis gangeticus is a large crocodilian with a long, slender snout. Of the 23 species of crocodilians, which inhabit a range of aquatic ecosystems, the gharial is the only surviving member of the family, Gavialidae. They are found in good number around Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Gharial breeding center is established to facilate the increase in no of gharials at the area by government of Nepal. Official report says more than 1500 gharials are released into the river but the census shows presence of only 200 gharials on the habitat. So, the big question is why are the gharials released after raising in-situ not able to adopt in natural condition? Being a veterinary student, I am a frequent visitor to the center and natural park. The study of animal behavior and other related vices motivates me to go there frequently. The data above presented hit me for days. I consulted a good number of conservationists, government officials to understand the challenges of gharial conservation in Nepal. I will present my findings in random order. 1. Mining river-based aggregates - as crocodiles use sand to lay egg as well as to hatch babies. 2. Increasing extraction of sand and peddles from local rivers 3. Polluted water 4. Increasing predators and decreasing natural food. 5. Cocodiles being swept away by flood towards India and killed after being trapped in nets laid out by fishermen Above the presented problems, what worries me the most is rapid increase in number of mining-based industries for sand and pebbles required for construction. In this topic I am clueless about the steps we could do for cause of contribution. Therefore I request all the readers to suggest if any idea strikes them so that we together can make world a better place. |
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8 Comments
Hello sachin
I hope you are doing well
Very well written
Keep writing
Thank you so much for this report
Regards
Susmita
Posted 24-03-2020 11:11
Hello Sachin
I hope you are doing well
Very nice report
Thank you so much for this report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Basanta
Posted 21-03-2020 06:04
Hello Sachin bro
Thank you for your report about Challenges of gharial conservation in Nepal
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 17-06-2019 04:24
Hi Sachin,
I'd like to say this is a great report and thanks for sharing about the biodiversity issue in Nepal with us! I personally feel sorry to hear that gharial is currently facing extinction and I strongly believe that we all should work together to save this species. Although it is true that we all have to keep in mind not to destroy the environment too much, it is really up to the government to move and act in order to conserve the environments for these endangered species. I hope gharial will eventually find a decent place to live with us!
Louis Mentor
Posted 08-05-2019 20:39
Greetings Sachin,
Surely, the rapid increase in the number of mining industries can be a concern for the decrease in the number of Gharials.
What I suggest is to solve this problem in first hand, by informing the government along with the breeding center, that there will be no use in releasing these animals into the wild if the conditions do not meet.
Hopefully the government will look at this issue and impose actions to it.
It is very nice of you to think of this matter - good luck.
Sincerely,
Eco Generation
Posted 08-05-2019 16:03
Hello Sachin,
Thank you for your report about gharial conservation in Nepal. It??s disheartening to hear that the gharial is the only one survived from the Gavialidae and even the gharial is at the risk of extinction. Personally, I think the biggest problem is loss of habitats. Nepal government should start a research and then enforce a ban on the extraction of sands and peddles from rivers where significant number of gharial inhabits. Thank you for sharing this issue with us.
Wonhee Mentor
Posted 05-05-2019 21:13
Great report @ Sachin, about the current issue!
Of course, Gharial has become the critical species in theglobe. Also it is difficult for breeding in captive. Although Chitwan and Bardiya national parks have its gharial breeding centre but then also the population are not encouraging.
Posted 04-05-2019 20:53
Hello sachin dai,
Gharial has become one of the most endangered species in the world.
Thank you so much for this wonderful report.
Green cheers!
Posted 04-05-2019 14:42