India woman saves her daughter from Mugger crocodile. Hits it with a paddle!

[livingdead]

It's not urdu magar, it's english ' MUGGER '

same word.. different spelling...
its not like they are mugging people.

 

[SipahSalar]

It's not urdu magar, it's english ' MUGGER '

Of course it is. Englishmen decided to give the local crocodile a local name. It's still not it's scientific name though.

 

[IrbiS]

same word.. different spelling...
its not like they are mugging people.

But meaning are different IF, MUGGER. Then we should say IF RIVER instead of magar mach

 

[livingdead]

But meaning are different IF, MUGGER. Then we should say IF RIVER instead of magar mach

 

[Indian Patriot]

Mugger is the local name for the thin mouthed "crocodile" species. Very docile creatures actually. Incapable of eating anything larger than a fish.

You joking right? You are confusing gharial and mugger. The gharial is the "thin mouthed" leather bag that eats fish. The mugger is a fcuking monster. Especially the ones found in Sunderban areas.

The Mugger is vulnerable, salties are far more dangerous and more common. There is said to be a 23ft monster that stalks the Sundarban National Park. Several fishermen have seen him and he is said to be a monster and has attacked and killed a tiger before, as it swam across.

Muggers/Magar being vulnerable is not a bad thing. Those 18 ft long cretins should be extinct.

Sunderban is notorious for its man-eating tigers but people overlook the real threat - Magarmuch or the dreaded Indian crocodile. The Indian crocodile aka magarmuch is the largest crocdile found second only to the saltwater crocodiles found in Australia. They are known to grow minimum 15 feet in average while some are known to grow more than 18 feet. The thing about salt water crocs and magar is they will attack you if they feel like. They may not be hungry, feel threatened but nor no good reason they will attack you because they can. They are very very aggressive.

Here is a fun fact, the english word "mugger" is derived from the Indian crocodile aka magarmach. Not kidding, check it up it's true.

 

[IrbiS]

You joking right? You are confusing gharial and mugger. The gharial is the "thin mouthed" leather bag that eats fish. The mugger is a fcuking monster. Especially the ones found in Sunderban areas.



Muggers/Magar being vulnerable is not a bad thing. Those 18 ft long cretins should be extinct.

Sunderban is notorious for its man-eating tigers but people overlook the real threat - Magarmuch or the dreaded Indian crocodile. The Indian crocodile aka magarmuch is the largest crocdile found second only to the saltwater crocodiles found in Australia. They are known to grow minimum 15 feet in average while some are known to grow more than 18 feet. The thing about salt water crocs and magar is they will attack you if they feel like. They may not be hungry, feel threatened but nor no good reason they will attack you because they can. They are very very aggressive.

Here is a fun fact, the english word "mugger" is derived from the Indian crocodile aka magarmach. Not kidding, check it up it's true.

And it goes back to Sanskrit Makar, makara?

 

[Indian Patriot]

And it goes back to Sanskrit Makar, makara?

No clue about that. Maybe it does or maybe not.

 

[Archie]

I've heard people use that term in Pakistan too !

Ya crocodile kahoo ya magar much kahoo yeh hybrid kiya cheeez haiii ?

Magar and Ghariyal are a sub breed of crocodiles found in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

 

[IrbiS]

No clue about that. Maybe it does or maybe not.

Maybe I'm not writing the word right but think it does

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

Bravo to the lady! Saving her daughter. I have to say though it could have been a great deal worse had it been a Salt Water Crocodile, the species makes India its home as well.

Oh, also what is it with desi women and wooden objects used as weapons? My mum used to beat me and my brother with this:

This is a weapon wives occasionally uses on Husbands as well...

 

[Bang Galore]

And it goes back to Sanskrit Makar, makara?

Yeah, it does.

Muggers/Magar being vulnerable is not a bad thing. Those 18 ft long cretins should be extinct.

Sunderban is notorious for its man-eating tigers but people overlook the real threat - Magarmuch or the dreaded Indian crocodile. The Indian crocodile aka magarmuch is the largest crocdile found second only to the saltwater crocodiles found in Australia. They are known to grow minimum 15 feet in average while some are known to grow more than 18 feet. The thing about salt water crocs and magar is they will attack you if they feel like. They may not be hungry, feel threatened but nor no good reason they will attack you because they can. They are very very aggressive.

Where did you get this from? The Mugger doesn't grow as large as you say & is certainly not as aggressive as you say. It is actually far from aggressive & only occasional attacks on people are noted. You seem to be confusing the rarer but far more dangerous salt water crocodile with the Mugger. The Sunderbans are home to the saltwater crocodiles (can grow upto 20 feet -known specimens in india, even larger than the Australian counterparts). The Mugger is pretty harmless most of the time which is why this woman could use a bat to scare it away.

 

[Indian Patriot]

Where did you get this from? The Mugger doesn't grow as large as you say & is certainly not as aggressive as you say. It is actually far from aggressive & only occasional attacks on people are noted. You seem to be confusing the rarer but far more dangerous salt water crocodile with the Mugger. The Sunderbans are home to the saltwater crocodiles (can grow upto 20 feet -known specimens in india, larger than the Australian counterparts). The Mugger is pretty harmless most of the time which is why this woman could use a bat to scare it away.

Yes magar grows big, 15 ft. Yes it is aggressive. No, Australian saltwater crocs are the largest. And the magars is CERTAINLY NOT harmless.

 

[Bang Galore]

Yes magar grows big, 15 ft. Yes it is aggressive. No, Australian saltwater crocs are the largest. And the magars is CERTAINLY NOT harmless.

You are wrong. Largely harmless to humans. I have been on a a flimsy circular boat (coracle) with 12-15 feet specimens all around & they are pretty shy creatures. The only real worry was an accidental collision.

World's largest crocodile lives in Orissa
Moneycontrol.com ^ | June 16, 2006 | Moneycontrol.com
Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 1:13:01 PM by Marius3188


A 23-feet giant Estuarine crocodile in Orissa has been crowned the world's largest, officials said on Friday, Reuters reports.

The reptile, named Baula Kumbhira (crazy crocodile), lives in Bhitarkanika sanctuary and has entered the Guinness Book of World Records, said SC Mohanty, a top wildlife official.

Three other Estuarine crocodiles at the sanctuary, all measuring over 19-feet, also find a mention on the Guinness website. The sanctuary is home to 1,462 crocodiles.

"There could be bigger crocodiles living in Australia and in the Nile in Africa, but this one's size has been authenticated," said Rathin Banerjee, an expert in crocodile breeding.

“These crocodiles can live up to 100 years and are capable of devouring a human being within minutes," he said.

 

[Indian Patriot]

You are wrong. Largely harmless to humans.

Tell that to the mother who had to fight a goddamned magar.

And its a humble request please do not come up with personal anecdotes. Magars have been known to attack humans and there have been documented cases of magars attacking humans. Sunderban itself is home to many magar serial killers.

There could be bigger crocodiles living in Australia and in the Nile in Africa

I think the quote clarifies it. Australian salt water crocs are known to be the largest and the most psychotic.

Have you heard about Gustave? There is a documentary and even a movie Primeval based on him.

 

[livingdead]

Tell that to the mother who had to fight a goddamned magar.

And its a humble request please do not come up with personal anecdotes. Magars have been known to attack humans and there have been documented cases of magars attacking humans. Sunderban itself is home to many magar serial killers.



I think the quote clarifies it. Australian salt water crocs are known to be the largest and the most psychotic.

Have you heard about Gustave? There is a documentary and even a movie Primeval based on him.

you are taking it a bit too personal mate...
are we going to hear your story today?