Location: Small released populations are present and increasing in the rivers of the National Chambal Sanctuary, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Son River Sanctuary and the rainforest biome of Mahanadi in Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary, Odisha. Rapti-Narayani River (Nepal).
Threats: Hunting for skins, trophies and indigenous medicine, and their eggs collected for consumption. Decrease of riverine habitat as dams, barrages, irrigation canals, and artificial embankments was built; siltation and sand-mining changed river courses.
Gharial (Gavial or fish-eating crocodile)