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Sliding into the depths We were lucky to get this close to a marsh croc (mugger). Crocodylus palustris,Mugger crocodile Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Sliding into the depths

We were lucky to get this close to a marsh croc (mugger).

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    JohnR
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    Wow another great shot! :) Ranganathittu? Posted 9 years ago
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      saketh upadhya
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      Ya in ranganthittu. Thx!! Posted 9 years ago
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    Ruth Spigelman
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    Wonderful, I can only imagine what this felt like, being so close! You captured a superb image as well, incredible creature. Posted 4 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 saketh upadhya
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By saketh upadhya

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Uploaded Feb 10, 2016. Captured Jan 17, 2016 09:58.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO200
  • 250mm