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Crocodile Rehabilitation center, Dharmapuri
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The Crocodile Farm or Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Center is located near Hogenakkal, Dharmapuri District. Crocodiles are hunted for its skin (which is used to make purses, bags, belts and shoes), meat and medicinal value of its bones and meat. Due to hunting the number of crocodiles decreased rapidly. Hence to preserve this species a rehabilitation center was started here in 1975. Mugger or Marsh variety species are taken care of at this center. More than 300 crocodiles are taken care of here. Tamil Nadu Forest Department is managing this center.
