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Resting Predator A marsh crocodile resting on some land in the middle of a river. They are one of the three crocodilian species present in India. This was shot at the Cauvery (Kaveri) River, one of the strongholds of marsh crocodiles in India. Animals,Crocodile,Crocodylus palustris,Geotagged,India,Mugger crocodile,Reptiles,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Resting Predator

A marsh crocodile resting on some land in the middle of a river. They are one of the three crocodilian species present in India. This was shot at the Cauvery (Kaveri) River, one of the strongholds of marsh crocodiles in India.

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    An amazing creature! Posted 5 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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Uploaded Jan 25, 2020. Captured Dec 24, 2019 17:00 in Sangama - Mutthatthi Road, Cheelandavadi Forest, Karnataka 562126, India.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO400
  • 150mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.