Saturday, July 12, 2008



CHOLO JAI: MOUMITAr Shange Crocodile Bank
Crocodile Bank is situated at a distance of 40 km from Chennai, near Mahabalipuram. It is more of a sanctuary for the reptiles, which came into existence in 1976. It was founded by Romulus Whitaker and other like minded people to conserve the three species of reptiles namely, the Mugger - Crocodylus Paluster, the Gharial - Gavialis Gangeticus, and the saltwater Crocodile - Crocodylus Porosus. The bank extends over an area of 3.2 hectares and provides refuge to the different species of reptiles.

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