An outdoor scene in Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal, India, depicts a large gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) resting within an enclosure

An outdoor scene in Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal, India, depicts a large gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) resting within an enclosure. The reptile, characterized by its long, slender snout and grey-green scaly hide, lies prone on a sloped dirt bank in the mid-ground. Its body is fully visible, positioned with its head near a small patch of green foliage at the water's edge. A calm, shallow body of water occupies the lower mid-ground, with reflections visible on its surface. The bank features sparse green grass and scattered dry leaves. In the background, a chain-link fence mounted on a low concrete barrier runs horizontally across the frame. Behind the fence, a dense cluster of mostly bare tree branches and sparse green leaves forms a natural backdrop. A dark brown, blurred railing is present in the immediate foreground, suggesting the viewpoint of an observer from behind a barrier. The scene is illuminated by natural light, indicating daytime. No human subjects are visible.