The Mugger is a crocodile species native to the Indian subcontinent and Iran. Also known as the Marsh crocodile, it is a medium-sized crocodile with adults reaching a length of up to 4.5 meters (14.7 ft). Characteristics The Mugger crocodiles have a relatively broader snout as compared with other crocodiles. A wider snout is a […]
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The gharial is a crocodilian found in the rivers of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Also known as the fish-eating crocodile or gavial, it is one of the longest extant crocodilians with a typical length between 10-18 ft. The gharial is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and hence
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Asiatic Lion as the name suggests is a Lion subspecies native to Asia. These lions are generally smaller in size as compared to most African Lions. Due to loss of habitat, hunting, and poaching, the Asiatic Lion population dropped to below 300 in the 20th century. Now the Asiatic Lion is found only in the
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Snakes are limbless reptiles that are found on every continent except Antarctica (also found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans). Most snakes do not possess venom and kill their prey through constriction. The largest snakes in the world are all constrictors, either Boa or Python. The following is the list of the largest snakes in
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The Red Panda is a mammal found in the Eastern Himalayas and some regions of China. Although called a “Panda”, the Red Panda is not closely related to the Giant Panda biologically. The following are some interesting facts about the Red Panda. Let’s read. Interesting facts about the Red Panda Is Red Panda a bear?
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Birds are animals belonging to the class Aves. Birds are warmblooded, easily identified from their feathers, wings, and beaks, and are found throughout the Earth including Antarctica. Not all birds can fly. Also, not all birds are carnivores. Birds are generally lightweight and small in size. However, some birds weigh over 50 pounds. The largest
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An average human can run at a speed of only 10-15 kilometers per hour (6-9 mph). The fastest animal on Earth can achieve unbelievable speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph). This means that the fastest animal on Earth is as fast as a bullet train. In this article, we will see what
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Although the largest extant animals on Earth are found in the ocean, there are some gigantic land animals that should only be encountered from a safe distance. The following are the top 5 largest extant land animals. Top 5 largest land animals 1. Elephant Elephants are the largest land animals. Found in Asia and Africa,
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Crocodiles are large reptiles belonging to the family Crocodylidae. A semi-aquatic animal, the Crocodile is an ambush hunter found in tropical and subtropical areas. There are two crocodile species in India – the Saltwater crocodile and the Mugger crocodile. The Gharial is another semi-aquatic reptile found in India. It is however not classified as a
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The Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros is one of the five species of Rhinos. Classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only a few thousand Indian Rhinos living in the wild. Historically, these Rhinos were found in a large geographical range, from Pakistan to Arunachal Pradesh in the Indo-Gangetic
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