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mugger (Crocodylus palustris)

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John P. Rafferty
John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to the natural world.

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added taxonomy box.	John P. Rafferty	Jan 23, 2025
	New article added.	John P. Rafferty	Feb 09, 2024