Crocodile (Crocodytus palustris)

The shape of the body follows the generalized reptilian pattern of long body with short limbs. The skin of the back and tail is armoured with bony plates. Crocodilians teeth are shed and replaced every year. Their sense of sight, smell and hearing are well developed.
It inhabits rivers, lakes and other large water bodies in the plains and up to 600m in the hills throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is an excellent swimmer. On land, it rests on its belly, but walks and runs with the body well off the ground. It hunts more or less exclusively in water.

If you are traveling to Ranthambore and looking for an unforgettable experience along the Chambal River then there is nothing better than traveling to Pilighat. The big predators of fresh water of the Chambal River are crocodile and Gharial. There is nothing wrong with the Indian wildlife circuit and Chambal River Safari is a unique experience in Ranthambore. You can enjoy boat ride in a quiet environment on the flowing water of Chambal River, dramatic landscapes along with scenery. During the Chambal River safari, scenes near the wonderful abundance of wildlife make your journey very special, which has its main features.

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) are the main attraction in the National Chambal Sanctuary. Apart from this, you can explore other amphibians and aquatic animals. During the Safari in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary at Pali Ghat, you can see species of many birds including skimmers, around eight species of turtle, Marsh Crocodiles, Golden Jackals, Wolves, Hyenas, jungle cat foxes, wild boar,blue bull, porcupine and black-naped hare . Palighat Chambal River is best place for bird-watching and a paradise of keen birdwatcher, which is traveling to Ranthambore. Chambal River sanctuary currently claims more than 316 species of migratory and resident birds in Ranthambore. Here you can see large nested colonies of Greater Thick-knee, Lapwing and Indian Skimmers. Apart from these, the red-crested pochard, northern pintail, common teal, brahminy shelduck, black-bellied tern, common crane, black-necked stork and Sarus crane can be seen here.