Vishwamitri River: India's 'Crocodile River' with Hundreds of Mugger Crocodiles
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Vishwamitri River: India's 'Crocodile River' with Hundreds of Mugger Crocodiles
- •The Vishwamitri River in Gujarat is known as India's 'Crocodile River' due to its large population of Mugger Crocodiles.
- •Originating from Pavagadh hills, it flows through Vadodara city and merges with the Dhadhar River before emptying into the Gulf of Khambhat.
- •Hundreds of crocodiles, over 300 in the Vadodara stretch alone, thrive naturally despite the river passing through an urban area.
- •Abundant food sources, minimal human interference due to pollution, and adaptation to urban life contribute to the high crocodile population.
- •The river is historically significant, named after Sage Vishwamitra, and is considered the 'mother' of Vadodara city.
Why It Matters: The Vishwamitri River in Gujarat is a unique urban ecosystem, home to hundreds of Mugger Crocodiles.
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