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Fearless Women Share Pond with Over 100 Crocodiles in This Indian Village
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Gujarat's Malataj Village: Women Fearlessly Share Ponds with 100+ Crocodiles!
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News18
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09-03-2026, 10:34
Gujarat's Malataj Village: Women Fearlessly Share Ponds with 100+ Crocodiles!
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Malataj village in Anand, Gujarat, also known as 'Pink Village', is home to 60-100 crocodiles coexisting peacefully with humans.
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Women wash clothes and children play near crocodile-filled ponds without fear, as the reptiles have never attacked villagers.
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Locals worship crocodiles as the vehicle of 'Khodiyar Mata', attributing the peaceful coexistence to mutual respect and understanding.
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Nearby Deva village also has over 100 crocodiles; during monsoon, they sometimes enter village roads and homes.
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A viral video by @Vampasur showed a villager fearlessly rescuing a monkey from a crocodile pond, highlighting the unique bond.
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