The Gharial (Gavialis Gangeticus) also known as the gavial or fish-eating crocodile is a mostly aquatic crocodilian. The gharial lives in the rivers of the northern part of India. They are not physically suited for land and only leave the water to sleep in the sun or to nest. They do not need to lunge at prey like other crocodilians as their snouts can detect vibrations in the water. Young gharials eat insects, tadpoles, small fish and frogs. The gharial is critically endangered as its current population trend is decreasing. They have an average lifespan of 40 to 60 years in the wild.
The Gharial has an overall length between 12’-15’ (3.7-4.6 m), body width of 16.1”-20.1” (41-51 cm), body height of 11.8”-14.6” (30-37 cm), and weight between 353-397 lb (160-180 kg). The typical lifespan of the Gharial is between 40-60 years.
The Gharial (Gavialis Gangeticus) also known as the gavial or fish-eating crocodile is a mostly aquatic crocodilian. The gharial lives in the rivers of the northern part of India. They are not physically suited for land and only leave the water to sleep in the sun or to nest. They do not need to lunge at prey like other crocodilians as their snouts can detect vibrations in the water. Young gharials eat insects, tadpoles, small fish and frogs. The gharial is critically endangered as its current population trend is decreasing. They have an average lifespan of 40 to 60 years in the wild.
The Gharial has an overall length between 12’-15’ (3.7-4.6 m), body width of 16.1”-20.1” (41-51 cm), body height of 11.8”-14.6” (30-37 cm), and weight between 353-397 lb (160-180 kg). The typical lifespan of the Gharial is between 40-60 years.
