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Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)

Male Gharial - photo by Charles J Sharp Common Name: Gharial, Gavial, and Fish-eating CrocodileScientific Name: Gavialis gangeticusFamily: Gavialidae - Gharial familyLocations: Bangladesh, India, and NepalFemale Size: 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) - 14.75 feet (4.5 meters)Male Size: 10 feet (3 meters) - 20 feet (6 meters) The Gharial is known for their long, narrow snout that… Continue reading Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)