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Age: Approximately 130 years old Length: 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) Residence: Community pond in Bawa
Mohtara village, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India Behavior: Never harmed anyone, even when swum upon by villagers, including children Diet: Fed on fish in the pond and occasionally received rice
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Gangaram passed away on January 8, 2019, the villagers mourned his death deeply. Over 500 people attended his funeral procession, which was led by the village head, Mohan Sahu. The villagers buried Gangaram with full respect and dignity, decorating the truck carrying his body with flowers and
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Gangaram never harmed anyone, even when villagers, including children, swam close to him in the pond. The villagers would share the pond with
Gangaram, using it for fetching water and Gangaram would feed on the fish present in the pond. The villagers would also feed Gangaram rice and dal, and he
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Gangaram’s story highlights the importance of human-animal coexistence. The villagers’ affection and respect for
Gangaram set an example of living harmoniously with wild animals. The villagers have also planned to construct a temple in memory of Gangaram, further solidifying their bond with the
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Gangaram, a 130-year-old crocodile, lived in a community pond in Bawa
Mohtara village, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India. Despite being a wild animal, Gangaram was deeply revered by the villagers, who considered him a protector and a friend.
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