Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The mugger crocodile faces threats from habitat loss and degradation due to human activities, as well as hunting for its skin and meat. Conservation efforts have focused on protecting its natural habitats and reintroducing individuals into suitable areas. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness, providing economic incentives for local communities to protect wildlife, and funding conservation initiatives through park fees.
The mugger crocodile is a medium-sized broad-snouted crocodile, also known as mugger and marsh crocodile. It is native to freshwater habitats from south-eastern Iran to the Indian subcontinent, where it inhabits marshes, lakes, rivers and artificial ponds. It rarely reaches a body length of 5 m and is a powerful swimmer, but also walks on land in search of suitable waterbodies during the hot season. Both young and adult mugger crocodiles dig burrows to which they retreat when the ambient temperature drops below 5 °C (41 °F) or exceeds 38 °C (100 °F). Females dig holes in the sand as nesting sites and lay up to 46 eggs during the dry season. The sex of hatchlings depends on temperature during incubation. Both parents protect the young for up to one year. They feed on insects, and adults prey on fish, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Mugger Crocodile. Sightings recorded in 148 safari areas total.
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