Mugger

Mugger is a term with more than one meaning in English. In criminology, a mugger is a person who commits mugging, an act of assault or threat carried out to steal from another person. The noun is often used to describe street-level robbers who approach victims in public spaces, such as sidewalks or transit areas. The related verb “to mug” means to attack or threaten someone in order to steal. The term is used in many English-speaking regions, though regional usage and law enforcement classifications can vary.

Mugger crocodile refers to a species of crocodile, Crocodylus palustris, also known as the Indian mugger or marsh crocodile. It is a large freshwater crocodilian native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Iran. Muggers inhabit rivers, lakes, marshes, and sometimes brackish wetlands. Adults commonly reach several meters in length, with broad snouts and a stocky build. Their diet includes fish, birds, mammals, and carrion. Reproduction involves female nests in vegetation, where eggs incubate before hatching. The mugger crocodile is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with major threats including habitat loss, water management that reduces suitable wetland areas, pollution, and conflicts with humans and fisheries. Conservation efforts focus on protecting wetland habitats, regulating water use, and promoting coexistence between people and crocodiles.