Wildlife

Crocodile species in India | Why Gharial is not a crocodile?

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 | Rhinos in India

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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15 interesting facts about elephants

Elephants are terrestrial herbivore mammals. Known for their distinctive looks and sheer size, Elephants are de facto “king of the jungle”. Here are some interesting facts about elephants. Let’s read. Interesting facts about elephants Male height (average) Male weight (average) Female height (average) Female weight (average) African bush elephant 3.2 meters 6000 kgs 2.6 meters …

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