The mugger
crocodile,
also called the Indian, Indus, Persian, marsh crocodile
or simply mugger is found throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is a medium-sized crocodile that mostly inhabits
freshwater lakes, ponds, sluggish rivers,
swamps and marshes. The mugger crocodile has the broadest snout of any extant crocodile, giving it an alligator-like appearance. They mostly prey on fish, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Devarajan Wildlife Photography
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Indian Gaur @ Kabini Backwaters - June 2016
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Location:
Kabini River
Monday, 27 June 2016
Crested Hawk Eagle Looking for prey movement @ Kabini Backwaters, Nagarhole National Park - June 2015
During a wildlife safari in a sanctuary, by hearing the call of the
Crested Hawk Eagle by tracking the call found this majestic bird. They
keep a sharp lookout perched bolt upright on a bough amongst the canopy
foliage of some high tree standing near a forest clearing. There, they
wait for junglefowl, pheasants, hares, and other small animals coming
out into the open. The bird then swoops down forcefully, strikes, and
bears the prey away in its talons.
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Location:
Kabini River
White-browed Wagtail, Hasanur, Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary - Jan 2016
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Location:
Hasanur, Tamil Nadu 638401, India
Red-whiskered Bulbul @ Hasanur, Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary - Jan 2016
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wildlifephotography,
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Location:
Hasanur, Tamil Nadu 638401, India
Crested Serpent Eagle looking behind, Kabini Backwaters, Nagarhole National Park - Jan 2016
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birdlovers,
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naturephotography,
resting,
sanctuary,
stripes,
tree,
wilderness,
Wildlifelovers,
wildlifephotography,
woods
Location:
Kabini River
Saturday, 25 June 2016
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