Chitwan, Apr. 20: Seven crocodiles were released into the Narayani River recently on the occasion of the fifth wildlife week.

The crocodiles were released under the auspices of the Royal Chitwan National Park.

The released crocodiles include two males and five females of five years, conservation  
officer Gopal Prasad Upadhyaya said. The  crocodiles released at Amaltari of Nawalparasi will be taken care of by Royal Chitwan National Park.

Crocodiles bred from the crocodiles conservation project were released into the Narayani, Koshi, Kali Gandaki and other rivers for the first time in 1981. The crocodile conservation project was established in 1978.

So far 300 crocodiles have been released in these rivers.