Crocodile
Name: Mugger CrocodileScientific Name: Crocodylus palustris
Basic Information:
The Mugger Crocodile, also called the Iranian, Marsh, or Persian Crocodile, is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries. The name "Mugger" is a corruption of the Hindi word magar which means "water monster" in the Hindi language.
Mainly a freshwater species, the Mugger crocodile is found in lakes, rivers and marshes. Muggers prefer slow-moving, shallower bodies of water rather than, fast-flowing, deep areas. Also known to thrive in man-made reservoirs and irrigation canals. Although it prefers freshwater, it has some tolerance to saltwater therefore is occasionally reported from saltwater lagoons.
Habitat Information:
Wetland, River, and Lake - Part of the wetland, river, and lake habitat exhibit is a chance to learn just how important these environments are to our planet. Most humans in the developed world have grown accustomed to plentiful water sources and have never been forced to think about what life would be like without these crucial parts of the ecosystem. Zoo visitors will have a chance to reflect on this important issue while still engaging in fun and exciting animal viewing in this habitat.
Crocodiles at Windaroo:
Windaroo Zoo has constructed a nice home for the Mugger Crocodiles to live in, where you can safely enjoy them in their simulated natural habitat.
Related Animals:
Jacana
Kingfisher
Otter
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