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Mugger crocodile Crocodile in Ranthambhore National park, India Crocodylus johnsoni,Crocodylus palustris,Freshwater Crocodile,Mugger crocodile Click/tap to enlarge

Mugger crocodile

Crocodile in Ranthambhore National park, India

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    WildFlower
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    The freshwater crocodile, also known as the Australian freshwater crocodile is a species endemic to the northern regions of Australia. The ones in Ranthambore National park are mugger, broad-snouted or marsh crocodiles - Crocodylus palustris. Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
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    tanwirzaman
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    Thank you. Posted 10 years ago

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The Mugger crocodile

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.

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Similar species: Crocodilia
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Apr 13, 2015. Captured Dec 23, 2013 04:09.
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  • NIKON D3100
  • f/7.1
  • 1/640s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm