Nepal's mugger crocs face 'senseless' turf war over dwindling fish resources

KATHMANDU — They can dig burrows during extreme weather events, run on land, and will eat just about anything. These traits, among others, make mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) a versatile species capable of adapting to change. “As part of the study, we conducted a count of muggers in the reserve and its buffer zone area, […]

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