Gharial Facts: the SOUR CROCODILE | Animal Fact Files

The gharial could be described as a crocodile that ate something sour. They have a pinched up face! The gharial is also known as the fish-eating crocodile and is critically endangered! Learn more gharial facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Gavialis gangeticus
Range: India and Nepal
Habitat: Rivers with sandy beaches
Size: Up to 20 feet (6m) long
Diet: Fish
Threats: Habitat loss
Life span: Unknown

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