The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians.

The gharial is one of only two species in the Gavialidae family. It has a characteristic elongated, narrow snout, similar only to the tomistoma (previously called the false gharial). Many sharp, …

Gharials are found in the deep, calmer sections of fast-flowing rivers and migrate seasonally with the start of the monsoon. Gharials are the most thoroughly aquatic crocodilians, and leave the …

What is a gharial? Gharials, sometimes called gavials, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts.

The gharial is one of two crocodilians from the Gavialidae family that is known for its narrow, elongated snout and sharp, interlocking teeth. They are sometimes referred to as ‘gavial’ or …

Nov 9, 2024 · Gharials were once plentiful between Pakistan and Myanmar, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 individuals in the wild in the 1940s. They are now critically endangered as a …

Oct 19, 2023 · Wild Chronicles heads to a breeding facility in Nepal that harbors gharials (Gavialis gangeticus), the only surviving members of an ancient group of crocodilians. Their sharp teeth …

Dec 4, 2025 · Gavials are aquatic ambush predators that often lurk below the water surface. They possess sensory organs in their scales that can detect vibrations in the water, giving them the …

Gharials are “sit-and-wait” predators, with a long, slender snout that holds about 100 sharp, interlocking teeth. They hunt near the river bottom, holding still or moving very slowly, and …

The Gharial, scientifically known as Gavialis gangeticus, is one of the three extant species of crocodilians native to the Indian subcontinent, alongside the Mugger Crocodile and the …