Vadodara: A crocodile measuring around 9 feet in length was spotted inside the campus of Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara on Sunday night. The reptile was seen near an open area close to the university premises, following which the Forest Department was informed. A rescue team from the Forest Department reached the spot and safely captured the crocodile after a brief operation. The animal was later taken into custody and will be released into the Vishwamitri River as per wildlife safet...Read More

Vadodara: A recent crocodile census conducted along a 25-kilometre stretch of the Vishwamitri River in the city has recorded an estimated 417 crocodiles, according to preliminary findings. The census was carried out on February 7, 2026, by dividing the 25-km river stretch into 10 zones. The exercise was conducted jointly by the Zoology Department, NGOs and the Forest Department. Providing details, Prof. Dr. Ranjitsinh Devkar from the Faculty of Science at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Barod...Read More