The Crocodiles of Assonora

Where Ancient Eyes Watch the River

von Daniel Charles

120 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

THE CROCODILES OF ASSONORAWhere Ancient Eyes Watch the RiverWhat happens when an ancient predator becomes part of the landscape of an ordinary Goan village?In the waterways of Assonora, Goa, people and wildlife share a landscape shaped by rivers, fields, villages, monsoon floods and changing seasons. Beneath the surface lives one of nature's most ancient survivors-the Mugger crocodile.The Crocodiles of Assonora is a storytelling non-fiction journey into this fascinating world.Beginning with a documented crocodile rescue in Assonora, the book follows the story beyond a single encounter. It explores the rivers and waterways that connect Assonora to the wider Goan landscape, the people who live and work beside them, and the crocodiles that have learned to survive alongside human communities.Through engaging narrative and researched natural history, the book explores: - Real crocodile encounters and rescue stories- The River Assonora and its wider water network- The behaviour and survival of the Mugger crocodile- Fishermen, farmers and communities living alongside wildlife- Crocodile nesting, eggs and hatchlings- Goa's rivers, mangroves and changing habitats- Local memories, stories and folklore- Human-crocodile interactions- Conservation and the challenge of coexistence- What is known-and what remains unknown-about crocodiles in the Assonora landscapeThis is not a book about monsters lurking in the water.Nor is it a story that treats wild animals as harmless.It is a story about understanding.About learning to look beyond fear and folklore. About recognising that a river can be a source of life for people while also being home to creatures that have survived for millions of years.From the quiet banks of Assonora to the larger waterways and mangroves of Goa, this book invites you to look beneath the surface and discover a world that is often unseen.Part nature story.Part local history.Part wildlife account.Part community memory.Most of all, it is a story about a river, a village, and an ancient survivor.The water keeps moving.The stories remain.Discover The Crocodiles of Assonora and enter a world where ancient eyes watch the river.

• ISBN: 9798194143498
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp