Q. Recently, Indian Gharial, a critically endangered crocodile species, has been sighted in which National Park?
Answer:
Kaziranga National Park
Notes: The Indian Gharial, or Gavialis gangeticus, is a critically endangered crocodile species that has been sighted in Kaziranga National Park. The first evidence of the endangered gharial was recorded in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP) in 2022. The Gharial is one of the largest river-dwelling crocodile species in the world and is on the verge of extinction. The Gharial can be found in tributaries of the Ganges river system, including the Girwa, Son, Ramganga, Gandak, Chambal, and Mahanadi rivers.