How can I stay still when I face a beautiful fish?
I love
falling into the lower pond!
I hate
my neighbours, the caimans; we don’t mix between different species!
About Gharial – Pinocchio
Scientific name :
Gavialis gangeticus
Common name :
gharial
Native to :
India, Nepal
Maximum size :
6 to 7 meters
Weight :
900 kg
Conservation status :
Critically Endangered (CR)
Reproduction :
the female lays its eggs in the sandy riverbanks.
Diet :
piscivorous
Characteristics :
this crocodilian is particularly recognizable with its long narrow toothy snout which it uses to eat fish.
Location in the Tropical Reserve :
on Gharial Island
Distribution :
India, Nepal
