12 Gharial hatchlings re-released in Odisha’s Satkosia gorge

At least 12 Gharial hatchlings were re-released on Sunday into their natural habitat at the Mahanadi River’s Sunakhania Ghat under Satkosia wildlife division.

These hatchlings had been temporarily housed in an artificial pond in July, anticipating that they might be swept away by the river’s floodwater.

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According to official sources, after the water level of the river receded, and with specialist supervision, they were re-released into the wild.

Worth mentioning, since 2021, Satkosia gorge has become a breeding ground for Gharials, with their eggs successfully hatching in the natural habitat.

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This year alone, there were as many as 35 Gharial hatchlings. Following five months of care and protection in the artificial pond, the young ones were returned to their natural environment at Sunakhania Ghat.