Mugger Crocodile-Mythical Water Monster
Now take a dip of fresh water to refresh yourself..... And get ready to see " THE MYTHICAL WATER MONSTER IN INDIA- MUGGER CROCODILE " Introduction Part The mugger crocodile, also called the Indian, Indus, Persian, Sindhu, marsh crocodile or simply mugger is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries, like Pakistan where the Indus crocodile is the national reptile of Pakistan. It is one of the three crocodilians found in India. The others being the gharial (See my previous post "Gharial - The Fish eater Crocodile" ) and the Saltwater Crocodile. Characteristics Mugger crocodiles have 19 upper teeth on each side; a snout that is one and a half as long as broad at the base; a rough head but without any ridges. The mugger crocodile is considered a medium sized species, said to grow upto 4-5 m (13-16 ft.) long. The males are larger than females, averaging 3.2 m (10 ft.) compared to 2.45 m (...