Washington, Feb 9: More than 90 Gharial deaths in the National Chambal Sanctuary in India has led ecologists to determine that the species is under severe threat and might be facing extinction.
Gharials — often confused with crocodiles — are characterized by their long and thin snout and the “ghara” or pot on their head and eat only fish. They are one of the most threatened crocodile species and are classified as critically endangered by the World Conservation Union.