Gharials Are Really Old

Gharials have been living on this earth for quite a long time now. It is believed that they have been around for tens of millions of years, but what we see today, the modern gharials are the last in the line of species. Sadly, even this species is on the verge of extinction, with around 200 of the left which is found in parts of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The IUCN has listed it under “critically endangered” species. The Kukrail breeding center located in Kukrail Forest Reserve in Lucknow, India has been putting efforts to save the species by sending them out to all the zoos in the world for breeding. And the center in which they are kept are is also open to the public so you can get a closer look at these amazing species. Have you heard of Komodo Dragon? Probably not. Keep reading to know more about it.