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Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
26.21, 78.17
Field Notes
Notes:
Unlike most crocodilians, the gharial is not a man-eater and tends to be very sensitive when intimidated by humans. Despite its immense size, its thin and fragile jaws render it physically incapable of consuming a large animal, especially a human being. The species has undergone both chronic long term and a rapid short-term declines it is listed as a Critically Endangered by IUCN. Kept in Gwalior Zoo.
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