India is home to three species of crocodiles — saltwater crocodile, marsh crocodile and the gharial. Meet them here
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Saloni Sawant
Saloni is a naturalist and an aspiring science communicator who is often spotted lazing on trees and trying to befriend stray cats.
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Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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