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An outdoor scene features an information board about the Gharial, likely located at a zoo or wildlife park in Mysuru, India. The main subject is a large, colorful sign, oriented vertically on the right side of the frame, tilted due to the original image orientation. To the left of the sign, a textured greenish-grey wall is visible, possibly part of an enclosure. A black metal fence and chain-link mesh run along the left side and bottom, behind which blurred trees and distant buildings can be seen under bright daylight. The ground visible behind the sign is covered in dry earth and sparse vegetation. The sign provides detailed information about the "Gharial" (ಘರಿಯಾಲ್ in Kannada), also stating its scientific name as *Gavialis gangeticus*. Key details on the sign include its family (Crocodilidae), habitat (clear areas of deep, fast-moving waters), range (Northern India and Nepal are visible), size (length 3-4.5 m), life span (40-50 years), and spawning period (June-July). Features listed include the "Ghara" (earthen pot-like structure) on its snout for catching slippery fish, its large eggs (approx. 150 gm each), and nesting habits (20-90 eggs laid in underground nests, incubating for 70-90 days). The sign also specifies its natural diet as fish and other small vertebrates. Prominently displayed is its conservation status: "Critically Endangered," highlighted in a red box, accompanied by a small map showing its distribution. The text is presented in both English and Kannada.
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