Q. What is the IUCN conservation status of "Mugger Crocodile" that was recently seen in news?
Answer: Vulnerable
Notes: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has recently conducted a survey to map the population of mugger crocodiles in the state. The mugger crocodile, also called the marsh crocodile, is one of the 24 living species of crocodilians in the world. It lives in freshwater habitats like marshes, lakes, rivers, and even artificial ponds. In India, it is found in 15 states, with large populations in the middle Ganges basin in Bihar and Jharkhand, and the Chambal basin in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. It is also found in South Asian countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and south-eastern Iran. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, the mugger crocodile is classified as Vulnerable.

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