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World Crocodile day - June 17

June 21 , 2021 1149 days 713 0
  • The day is celebrated as a global awareness campaign to highlight the plight of endangered crocodiles and alligators around the world.
  • India is home to three crocodilian species, namely
    • The mugger or marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) - IUCN Vulnerable.
    • The estuarine or saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)-IUCN Least Concern.
    • The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)-IUCN Critically Endangered.

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