The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians.

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Gharials are found in the deep, calmer sections of fast-flowing rivers and migrate seasonally with the start of the monsoon. Gharials are the most thoroughly aquatic crocodilians, and leave the …

What is a gharial? Gharials, sometimes called gavials, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts.

The Gharial, scientifically known as Gavialis gangeticus, is one of the three extant species of crocodilians native to the Indian subcontinent, alongside the Mugger Crocodile and the …

Dec 4, 2025 · gharial, or gavial (Gavialis gangeticus) The gharial, or gavial (Gavialis gangeticus), a species of crocodile known for its exceptionally long and narrow snout, inhabits the rivers of …

Oct 19, 2023 · Wild Chronicles heads to a breeding facility in Nepal that harbors gharials (Gavialis gangeticus), the only surviving members of an ancient group of crocodilians. Their sharp teeth …

The gharial is one of two crocodilians from the Gavialidae family that is known for its narrow, elongated snout and sharp, interlocking teeth. They are sometimes referred to as ‘gavial’ or …

Nov 9, 2024 · Gharials were once plentiful between Pakistan and Myanmar, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 individuals in the wild in the 1940s. They are now critically endangered as a …

May 28, 2024 · The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also called gavial, is a river-dwelling crocodilian species that was once prevalent on the Indian subcontinent and is now critically endangered.