- Gharial - Wikipedia
The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians Mature females are 2 6 to 4 5 m (8 ft 6 in to 14 ft 9 in) long, and males 3 to 6 m (9 ft 10 in to 19 ft 8 in)
- Gharial | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The gharial is one of only two species in the Gavialidae family It has a characteristic elongated, narrow snout, similar only to the tomistoma (previously called the false gharial) Many sharp, interlocking teeth line the gharial's elongated jaws
- 14 Incredible Gharial Facts - Fact Animal
Gharials are agile in water with flattened, muscular tails and webbed feet that help propel them Like all modern crocodilians, gharials possess sharp teeth that are replaced throughout their lifetime They have unique, elongated snout that is highly specialized to catching fish in rushing waters
- Gharial - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Gharials are native to the Indian subcontinent, historically inhabiting major river systems of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh They prefer deep, still pools within rivers, particularly those with sandy banks suitable for nesting
- Gharial, facts and photos | National Geographic
What is a gharial? Gharials, sometimes called gavials, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts
- Gharial (Gavial) - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Pictures
Gharials prefer slow-flowing freshwater rivers with deep pools and large stocks of a variety of fishes Gharials are primarily solitary creatures that are usually seen floating on the water surface or basking in the sun
- Gharials - National Geographic Society
Wild Chronicles heads to a breeding facility in Nepal that harbors gharials (Gavialis gangeticus), the only surviving members of an ancient group of crocodilians Their sharp teeth and huge size make them look fearsome, but gharials are more threatened than threatening
- Gharial Facts and Information | United Parks Resorts
Very agile in aquatic environments, gharials have flattened, muscular tails and webbed feet that help propel them through water Gharials frequently bask in the sun to increase their body temperature, resulting in better mobility and digestion
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