Mugger crocodile

The mugger is a broad-snouted crocodile found in Asia's freshwater habitats, from Iran to India. It thrives in marshes, rivers, and even man-made ponds. Unlike many crocodiles, muggers dig burrows to escape extreme temperatures and carefully guard their young.

• Digs burrows to survive temperatures below 5°C or above 38°C.
• Females lay up to 46 eggs in sandy nests during dry seasons.
• Young muggers eat insects while adults hunt fish, birds, and mammals.