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Crocodiles in India
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Crocodiles in India
Crocodiles
share an ancient relation with
India
. They are depicted along with many
Hindu gods and goddesses
in sculpture and painting. In the pre-historic period, seven
species
resided in India. The number has decreased to three primary species: the
Mugger
(or marsh) crocodile (
Crocodylus palustris
),
gharial
and the
estuarine
(coast) crocodile (
C. porosus
). In India, their habitat includes lakes and rivers.
Saltwater crocodiles
are found on the
eastern coast
of the country and the
Nicobar
and
Andaman Islands
.
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