7(Bhitarkanika Census on Slatwater Crocodile) Flashcards
1
Q
what are crocodile
A
Ambush hunters
2
Q
how many type of crocodile found in India
A
1 Mugger
2 Gahrial
3 Salt water
(MSG)
3
Q
Mugger
A
Vn
Found in all parts of India
4
Q
Gahrial
A
CE
Fish eating crocodile
Found only in north India
Ganga,Chambal,Son,mahanadhi.
5
Q
Saltwater
A
LC
Found in saline,brackish and mangrove swamps
Max in Bhitarkanika
6
Q
why is saltwater croc in news
A
population of saltwater croc in Bhitarkanika said the numbers have increase
7
Q
Bhitarkanika
A
Odisha
2nd largest mangrove ecosystem
Ramsar
