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To determine the status and structure of the gharial population within its current range. |
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To compile data into a Gharial Information Database |
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To develop and implement management plans for gharials in each habitat range. |
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To work with relevant government agencies to achieve gharial conservation goals. |
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To develop and implement strategies with local people for supporting livelihoods and protecting gharials. |
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To develop and implement education programs for local communities to mitigate conflict and facilitate mutually beneficial gharial-human coexistence. |
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To carry out further research on the ecology of gharials. |
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To bring the gharial conservation crisis to international attention and galvanize action for its conservation |
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To identify potential suitable habitat where “head started” or captive-bred gharial may be released once habitat is secured and threats to gharials are addressed |
