The gharial is the second-longest of all living crocodilians: a large male can approach six meters in length.
In addition, because males and females approach aggression differently there must be personalized plans to fit both genders.
After landing, the male will approach the female with a puffed out breast, bobbing head, and loud calls.
The much smaller male will approach the female cautiously to mate.
Guided by these chemical signals, males make their way to the female and will approach her.
During mating, the much smaller male will approach the female cautiously.
Several males will approach and pursue a single female, though, there is no combat between the males.
A gray-brown male would approach a female and abruptly spread his gray wings like a cloak.
In some cases another male may approach and run the first male off.
The male will slowly and carefully approach the female while tapping the water surface with its legs.