The population of the rare and endangered gharial crocodile is increasing in Chitwan’s two major rivers, the Rapti and the Narayani.
According to authorities, a total of 366 gharial crocodiles were directly sighted in both river systems. Of these, 231 were recorded in the Rapti River and 135 in the Narayani River. Last year, a total of 352 gharials were sighted in both rivers, including 206 in the Rapti and 146 in the Narayani.