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- August 03, 2016

Indian Elephant Female

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Mugger Crocodile

- August 04, 2016

Crocodiles at Neyyar Crocodile Farm W ikipedia Mugger crocodile The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern state of Kerala in India is spread over the southeast corner of the Western Ghats. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1958, and wildlife conservation started in1985. It is part of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Neyyar or Ghee River (ghee is desi clarified butter) is almost equal to the phrase “flowing milk and honey” in India. Ghee is supposed to have all the goodness of milk. The hydroelectric project was placed in the near river which created a large reservoir the mugger crocodiles endemic to the region thrived here at one time but because of poaching and human intervention in habitat loss they have since become endangered Mugger crocodile at Neyyar Crocodile farm The Neyyar crocodile farm is a State government project to protect the species traditionally crocodiles are feared by the local population, but the number of casualties c...

Chital Spotted Deer

- August 04, 2016

Chital Spotted Deer Also known as Axis deer Wikipedia Chital This deer is a native of India but has been introduced into Australia and the US some self-sustaining population is found in Southern United States Lodge hoods of this deer is common in South India most of India is populated is the range of the species these animals are docile and has a lot of mythical value in Indian stories

Asiatic lion

- August 04, 2016

Gir Lions at Neyyar Wiki Asiatic_lion The Neyyar Lion Safari was a memorable visit. It was probably the only chance to see lions in South India in their natural habitat. Gir Lions or Indian Lions are an endangered species and the specimens in this park are old aged and injured lions. The infrastructure of the park and how it is maintained is scary but the Lions themselves seemed so docile. Neyyar or Ghee River (ghee is desi clarified butter) is almost equal to the phrase “flowing milk and honey” in India. Ghee is supposed to have all the goodness of milk hydroelectric project was placed in the near river which created a large reservoir the mugger crocodiles endemic to the region thrived here at one time but because of poaching and human intervention in habitat loss they have since become endangered the Neyyar crocodile farm he said government project to protect the species traditionally crocodiles are feared by the local population, but the ...