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Cauvery River Crocodile This was taken in Ranganthittu Bird sanctuary resting on Rocks on the bank of river Cauvery Crocodylus palustris,Geotagged,India,Mugger crocodile Click/tap to enlarge

Cauvery River Crocodile

This was taken in Ranganthittu Bird sanctuary resting on Rocks on the bank of river Cauvery

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The mugger crocodile is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries. It is one of the three crocodilians found in India, the others being the gharial and the saltwater crocodile. It is a medium sized crocodile that mostly inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, sluggish rivers, swamps and marshes.

Similar species: Crocodilia
Species identified by Sunil R Agadi
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By Sunil R Agadi

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Uploaded Nov 26, 2013. Captured Jan 14, 2012 14:47 in Road to Car parking, Karnataka 571427, India.
  • Canon PowerShot S5 IS
  • f/4.0
  • 1/501s
  • ISO80
  • 20.7mm