Record gharial hatchlings offer fresh hope for Bardiya’s rivers

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Bardiya’s breeding center in Nepal recorded a historic high of 96 gharial hatchlings, marking a hopeful development for the critically endangered species. However, ongoing threats include pollution, habitat loss, and fishing nets.

The 96 hatchlings are the highest number recorded at Bardiya’s breeding centre in nearly a decade, but pollution, habitat loss and fishing nets continue to threaten the critically endangered species.