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    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) lo… See more

    Taxonomy

    Lacerta gangetica was the scientific name proposed by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1789. Gmelin followed Carl Linnaeus who proposed Lacerta in 1758 to include other crocodiles and various lizards known at the time. … See more

    Evolution

    The evolution of the gharial and its relationship with and divergence from other crocodilians have been a subject of controversy. Some authors assumed that the gharial evolved earlier than the other crocodilian… See more

    Characteristics

    The gharial is olive-coloured, with adults being darker than young, which have dark brown cross bands and speckles. Its back turns almost black at 20 years of age, but its belly is yellowish-white. It has four transverse … See more

     
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  1. 14 Incredible Gharial Facts - Fact Animal

     
  2. 40 Interesting Gharial Facts: Weird …

    The gharial is a critically endangered crocodile relative. It lives in and around rivers in India and Nepal. This reptile has interesting and intriguing features.

  3. 8 Fascinating Facts about Gharials - the …

    The gharial /ˌɡʌriˈɑːl/, one of only two members in the Gavialidae family, is one of the biggest crocodilians in the world, with an average length of 19.69 feet (6 meters).

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  5. Gharials - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information …

    The Gharial (Gavialis Gangeticus) is one of two surviving members of the family Gavialidae, a long-established group of crocodile -like reptiles with long, narrow jaws. The Gharial …

  6. Gharial, facts and photos - National Geographic

    Gharials, sometimes called gavials, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts. Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans,...

  7. Gharial - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, …

    Gharials are one of the largest members of the crocodilian family. They look very similar to crocodiles and alligators, but they have a distinctive long, narrow snout, which reduces water …

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    Gharials are the most thoroughly aquatic crocodilians, and leave the water only for basking and building nests on moist sandbanks. They are diurnal and spend much of their day …

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