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30-JUL-2015

July 30

Gharial

The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as the gavial, and the fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian of the family Gavialidae, native to the Indian Subcontinent.
The global gharial population is estimated at fewer than 235 individuals, which are threatened by loss of riverine habitat, depletion of fish resources and use of fishing nets.
As the population has declined drastically in the past 70 years, the gharial is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. The gharial is one of the longest of all living crocodilians, measuring up to 6.25 m (20.5 ft).
With 110 sharp interdigitated teeth in its long thin snout it is well adapted to catching fish, its main diet.The male has a distinctive boss at the end of the snout, which resembles an earthenware pot known as ghara.
Gharials once inhabited all the major river systems of the Indian Subcontinent, from the Irrawaddy River in the east to the Indus River in the west. Their distribution is now limited to only 2% of their former range.
They inhabit foremost flowing rivers with high sand banks that they use for basking and building nests. They usually mate in the cold season. The young hatch before the onset of the monsoon.

Source: Wikipedia

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/100s f/5.3 at 220.0mm iso4000 hide exif
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Focal Length220 mm
Exposure Time1/100 sec
Aperturef/5.3
ISO Equivalent4000
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Carl Carbone12-Sep-2015 02:57
Excellent capture!
fotabug15-Aug-2015 23:26
Amazing photo, and somewhat scary! :) V
Don Mottershead04-Aug-2015 02:56
Great shot and interesting caption. ~V~
Chris Spracklen03-Aug-2015 08:24
Cracking shot of this fearsome looking creature, Walter. *V*
hamery03-Aug-2015 02:20
Wow... great blue tones and beautiful green eyes; An amazing capture, Walter. BV
Alexander Kazakov02-Aug-2015 13:31
Outstanding! V
Don31-Jul-2015 21:21
Excellent image.
Hernan E. Enriquez31-Jul-2015 18:39
Great image Walter! I have seen one in a zoo but had no idea they are so terribly endangered V
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Frank Brault31-Jul-2015 18:06
What a magically beautiful image with those reflections and the color and light! V
Carol Rollins31-Jul-2015 15:10
Fantastic capture Walter! I, too, love the effect created by the reflections.
carabias31-Jul-2015 14:18
Natural Chainsaw! Great catch, Walter. V
Martin Lamoon31-Jul-2015 14:07
Excellent photography Walter.
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Nick Paoni31-Jul-2015 13:49
Wow, great shot. Love how the reflection amplifies the sense of menace in the scene. V
laine31-Jul-2015 09:19
Pleased I'm not a fish...that's a mean set of teeth it has. V
Gerard Koehl31-Jul-2015 06:19
Wow... Fantastique. V
Julie Oldfield31-Jul-2015 03:43
Awesome!! Love the reflections. Such a great shot. V
Jean D31-Jul-2015 02:28
A fine capture with outstanding detail. Thanks for the captioned info, Walter. ~V
Buz Kiefer30-Jul-2015 22:30
Great moment captured beautifully. Very nice work, Walter. Vote.
Graeme30-Jul-2015 21:41
The reflections set this shot off perfectly, Walter. A great find and beautifully captured.VV
Jean Chiasson30-Jul-2015 21:06
Wow great portrait and reflection Walter big vote
danad30-Jul-2015 20:58
Impressive and much more with the reflections ! V.
LynnH30-Jul-2015 20:50
Great capture of the business end of the crocodilian. Great color, super reflection... all around outstanding shot. V
Colin Storey30-Jul-2015 20:43
Great image and information. v
Jim Coffman30-Jul-2015 20:00
WOW!! That is one mean looking dude! Great capture!
Kim30-Jul-2015 19:48
Excellent image of this interesting animal, great clarity and colors. V
Richard Townsend30-Jul-2015 19:38
My what a lot of teeth! Excellent sharp shot, Walter! V
joseantonio30-Jul-2015 19:33
fascinating effect caused by those reflections.V.
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