As many as 15 ‘Gori’ (albino) crocodiles were found in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district, an annual crocodile census report has revealed.
As per the report, out of a total of 1,742 crocodiles, 15 albino or white crocodiles including three hatchlings were spotted in various water bodies in the sanctuary. For the first time, a 14-16-feet-long male white crocodile was found near the Gupti area.
The number of albinos has increased this year than the previous year in the State, said crocodile expert Sudhakar Kar.
Notably, 1,742 estuarine crocodiles were sighted this year in Bhitarkanika. Last year, 1,,698 saltwater crocodiles were found in this wildlife sanctuary.