These rare reptiles have been brought to Mumbai as part of a species exchange and conservation effort. Pics/Ashish Raje
The gharials have been added to the collection at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo also known as the Byculla Zoo, officials said
These enclosures allow visitors and nature enthusiasts to observe the reptiles’ underwater movements through clear glass panels. The feature has proven to be a major attraction
The Zoo officials said that the gharials were recently brought from Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ranchi under an animal exchange programme
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