Out on a limb...
Originally uploaded by Pandiyan.
Fights for mating rights or territory are bloody in the crocodilian world. Alpha males rule supreme. Any challenger has better be good. Has to go out on a limb...
This poor fellow has lost a whole of his hind leg. However, crocs have a remarkable immune system that protects them very well against infections. Even with wounds such as this they survive unlike many other animals..
I am sorry for posting a gruesome picture, but I wanted to show that while we continue to work for their preservation and make people aware of their fascinating side and beauty, we also need to foster a healthy respect their inherent strength and tough nature.
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