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Rare Gharial Dad Carries 100 Babies, Urges Conservation

1/19/2025

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Wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee immortalized a breathtaking moment on the Ganges River, showcasing a male gharial crocodile tenderly transporting 100 baby crocodiles. This extraordinary scene not only reveals the species' fascinating parenting habits but also underscores the critical urgency for conservation, with a mere 650 adult gharials left in the wild.

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Wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee immortalized a breathtaking moment on the Ganges River, showcasing a male gharial crocodile tenderly transporting 100 baby crocodiles. This extraordinary scene not only reveals the species' fascinating parenting habits but also underscores the critical urgency for conservation, with a mere 650 adult gharials left in the wild.