Gharial

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The Gharial

Large crocodilian with a distinctive long, thin snout.

All About The Gharial

Gharial Facts

Habitat

Rivers in northern India and Nepal.

Behavior

Mostly aquatic; spends time basking on sandbanks.

Appearance

Long, thin snout, gray-green scales.

Diet

Carnivore

Interesting Facts

Gharials are critically endangered due to habitat loss.

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

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