Gharials, a Critically Endangered Species of Crocodile

GHARIAL   Gharial is also known as the gavial and fish-eating crocodile. Gharial is native to sandy freshwater river banks in the plains of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The gharial is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The gharial is one of the longest of all living crocodilians.   Facts Odisha is the only State in India having all three species — gharial, mugger and saltwater crocodile. The conservation…

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