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Reptiles June 21, 2024

10 Facts About Saltwater Crocodiles

Saltwater crocodiles are fascinating and often terrifying creatures that rule the waters in their habitats. Known for their sheer size and strength, these reptiles have become infamous in scientific and popular circles. But what makes them so unique? This article will explore some astonishing facts about saltwater crocodiles. From their ability to swim at impressive […]

Kingsley Felix November 30, 2024
Reptiles July 28, 2022

15 Popular Types of Reptiles Found in India

India’s biodiversity supports a wide range of reptiles, birds, and wild animals, including four very venomous snakes, three huge crocodiles, one of the largest monitor lizards, and many kinds of turtles, terrapins, tortoises, and various lizards. Meanwhile, let us look into 15 interesting types of reptiles in India. 1. Bengal Monitor  Bengal monitors, also known […]

Kehinde Ikpea July 28, 2024
Reptiles October 26, 2020

Mugger Crocodile: Profile and Information

The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) is also known as broad-snouted, marsh crocodile, and mugger. It is a crocodilian endemic to freshwater habitats from the Indian subcontinent to southern Iran. It is extinct in Myanmar and Bhutan and has been listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable since 1982. It is a medium-sized crocodile that […]

Adenaya Damilola June 21, 2024
Reptiles September 8, 2020

Saltwater Crocodile: Profile and Information

The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a reptile native to brackish wetlands and saltwater habitats from Southeast Asia across India’s east coast, Micronesia, and northern Australia to the Sundaic region. The species has been listed among the IUCN Red List as Least Concern since 1996. It is a dangerous animal, so people are advised not to share the same environment with them. The largest living crocodilian and […]

Adenaya Damilola June 20, 2024