A type of Indian crocodile, particularly found in the Thar Desert region of India and Pakistan.
From Hindi/Rajasthani gohila or similar regional language term for crocodile. The word reflects local naming traditions in the Indian subcontinent where different regions have specific names for wildlife.
Gohila crocodiles are adapted to desert and semi-arid environments, which is super unusual—most crocodiles need wet tropical areas, but these have evolved to handle harsh, dry conditions!
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