repost indians on Instagram: "The Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is one of the most distinctive and critically endangered crocodilian species in the world, notable for its long, narrow snout adapted for catching fish — its primary food source. Native to the Indian subcontinent, the gharial is found in freshwater rivers such as the Ganges, where it prefers calm, deep waters. Historically, the gharial inhabited all major river systems of the Indian subcontinent, from the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar

Union minister launches conservation initiative for gharials in UP's Katarniaghat