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Crocodylus palustris
A vulnerable species as per IUCN. The name "mugger" is a borrowing of Hindi magar. This is in turn derived from Sanskrit makara "crocodile; mythical water monster; sign of the zodiac.
Seen at a fresh water lake at Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
The pic is upside down :D
Spotted on Feb 16, 2014
Submitted on Feb 25, 2014
2 Comments
Thanks Daniele!
Awesome shot!