Rare sighting of Crocodile in Ganga river near Uttarpara, watch video

In a viral video capturing a rare sighting, an Asiatic crocodile, locally known as the Ession or Mecho crocodile, was spotted along the banks of the Ganga river in metropolitan Kolkata. The presence of this endangered species has sparked both curiosity and concern among locals, as it is an exceedingly rare sight in the region.

On Saturday, this Asian crocodile was seen diving in the Ganga near Uttarpara.

The Asiatic crocodile is critically endangered and has been listed as such in the Red Data Book by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). With only around 200 individuals left in the world, this species faces severe threats from habitat degradation, pollution, and excessive hunting.

The sighting of the crocodile has raised questions about the health and cleanliness of the Ganga river, as these creatures are usually found in specific regions across Asia, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. However, their presence in the Ganga river near Kolkata is a positive sign for the local ecosystem.

People who witnessed the crocodile wasted no time in capturing the rare moment on their mobile phones, and the video quickly went viral on social media platforms. While the sighting has intrigued many, it has also caused concerns about the potential risks posed by the presence of a large crocodile in the vicinity of a populated area.