Stress pushing crocodiles in Vadodara to the brink: Study

Mugger crocodiles in Vadodara's Vishwamitri river are facing significant stress due to urban waste and industrial pollutants. A study by Ahmedabad University and the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust has found that stress hormone levels in these reptiles are up to four times higher than those in cleaner, rural environments.

Stress pushing crocodiles in Vadodara to the brink: Study
Mugger crocodiles in Vadodara's Vishwamitri river are facing significant stress due to urban waste and industrial pollutants. A study by Ahmedabad University and the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust has found that stress hormone levels in these reptiles are up to four times higher than those in cleaner, rural environments.