Study of temperature effect on Gharial habitat at national Chambal Gharial wildlife sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Study of Temperature on effect of Gharial habitat, was studied in National Chambal Gharial wildlife sanctuary Pinahat Agra (U.P.), by field survey method, from February to March 2013-14. The study was carried out in triplicate/per month by adopting the transect method and field survey in the early morning to noon (7:00 am to 4:00 pm). The Chambal river is very much influenced by various factor like habitats suitability and protection of their habitats. During the present survey, maximum temperature (35oC) and minimum temperature (230C) was recorded in the month of April and February respectively.