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.

A gharial picks up low frequencies through its sense of hearing and is able to close its ear canal when submerged. These are very intelligent animals, whose great memory helps them do very …

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

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 …

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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 …

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.

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 …

Gharial derives its name from ghara, an Indian word for pot because of a bulbous knob (narial excrescence) present at the end of their snout. The ghara also renders gharial the only visibly …

The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), sometimes called the Indian gharial, common gharial or gavial, is one of two surviving members of the family Gavialidae. They are a group of crocodile -like …