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Crocodilians of India: Size, Lifespan, Habitat

India is home to three species of crocodiles — saltwater crocodile, marsh crocodile and the gharial. Meet them here

Text: Saloni Sawant Design: Diviya Mehra

Updated September 26, 2025

Text: Saloni Sawant Design: Diviya Mehra

Updated September 26, 2025

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India is home to three species of crocodiles — saltwater crocodile, marsh crocodile and the gharial. Meet them here

About the Authors

Saloni Sawant

Saloni Sawant

Saloni is a naturalist and an aspiring science communicator who is often spotted lazing on trees and trying to befriend stray cats.

Diviya Mehra

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.

Published Jun 17, 2022