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World Crocodile Day 2026 Observed on June 17

Published on 19 Jun 2026

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World Crocodile Day 2026 Observed on June 17
  • World Crocodile Day is observed annually on June 17 to raise awareness about crocodile conservation and the protection of their habitats.
  • The 2026 theme “Legacy in Every Scale” highlights the 200-million-year evolutionary history of crocodilians and the need to preserve their ecological legacy for future generations.
  • Crocodiles, known as “living fossils,” are apex predators crucial for maintaining aquatic ecosystem balance. They face threats like habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
  • India has been successful in conserving Mugger, Saltwater Crocodile, and Gharial through the 1975 Crocodile Conservation Project, protected areas, and community efforts.
Source: SarkariPariksha