Human-Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) conflict around Bhitarkanika: Causes and Consequences
DR. MIHIR PATTNAIK
, SWETAGNI MOHANTY , DR. SUNIL KUMAR SEN
Estuarine crocodile, Keystone Species, Bhitarkanika, Mangrove, Wetland, Casualty, Conflict.
The estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a keystone species in mangrove wetlands and also a dangerous predator that affects the safety and livelihood of the people if not properly dealt with. Human-Crocodile conflict occurs when human requirements encroach upon the crocodile habitat that causes loss to both humans and crocodiles. The trend of casualty of human beings is increasing every year around the protected area of Bhitarkanika, that might be due to the increasing density of estuarine crocodiles in a limited area of natural habitat. Monsoon is considered as the critical season when maximum casualty took place which might be due to the over flooding of water and nesting season during which the crocodile remains aggressive. Minimizing the contact between people and crocodilians by generating awareness about crocodile behaviour is an important aspect to reduce human-crocodile conflict. Government bodies and local NGOs should deal with the issues proactively to protect the life of both crocodile and people. A management strategy integrating the ecological knowledge of local people in the development of a Comprehensive Management Plan is essential for effective co-existence of human and salt water crocodiles which will reduce the dependency on mangrove forest resources, ensure the conservation of estuarine ecosystem, minimise the risk of crocodile attack for harmonious co-existence of humans and crocodiles in and around Bhitarkanika landscape.
"Human-Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) conflict around Bhitarkanika: Causes and Consequences", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a614-a631, February-2024, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2402076.pdf
Volume 11
Issue 2,
February-2024
Pages : a614-a631
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_151246
Published Paper Id: TIJER2402076
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Research Area: Life Sciences All
Country: BARGARH, ODISHA, India
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