India Animals - Gharial, Chambal River, Uttar Pradesh
2. Gharial, Chambal River, Uttar Pradesh
Gharial, Chambal River, Uttar Pradesh
Unable to produce the 'high-walk' gait of other crocodiles, the Gharial
pushes its body forward across the ground in a 'belly-sliding'
movement, although it can do this with some speed when required!
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