Marsh Crocodile

The marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), also known as the mugger crocodile, is a large freshwater crocodile native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits lakes, rivers, marshes, and wetlands, where it plays a vital role as both predator and scavenger. Typically measuring 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) in length, it preys on fish, amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals. The marsh crocodile is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss, pollution, and hunting. It is an important ecological species that helps maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems and has cultural significance in the regions it inhabits.