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AI-Generated Crocodile Images Go Viral in Malkangiri, DFO Issues Warning
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 07:36 PM
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AI-created pictures of crocodiles are circulating widely on social media in Malkangiri, prompting the Divisional Forest Officer to caution against misinformation.
AI-generated images showing crocodiles have been shared extensively across several social media platforms by users in Malkangiri, Odisha. The pictures, which appear to depict large reptiles near water bodies, have sparked curiosity and concern among local netizens.
The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Malkangiri issued a formal warning, stating that spreading fabricated wildlife images can cause unnecessary panic and may interfere with genuine conservation efforts. The officer cautioned that any further dissemination of false content could attract legal action under existing wildlife protection regulations.
Officials clarified that there have been no recent verified crocodile sightings in the area and that the images are products of artificial intelligence tools rather than actual photographs. They urged the public to verify the authenticity of such content before sharing.
The forest department has announced that it will monitor online activity related to the viral images and will take appropriate steps to address any misinformation that could affect public safety or wildlife management.
The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Malkangiri issued a formal warning, stating that spreading fabricated wildlife images can cause unnecessary panic and may interfere with genuine conservation efforts. The officer cautioned that any further dissemination of false content could attract legal action under existing wildlife protection regulations.
Officials clarified that there have been no recent verified crocodile sightings in the area and that the images are products of artificial intelligence tools rather than actual photographs. They urged the public to verify the authenticity of such content before sharing.
The forest department has announced that it will monitor online activity related to the viral images and will take appropriate steps to address any misinformation that could affect public safety or wildlife management.