Gharial Conservation & IUCN Status Explained

Question

With reference to the Gharial, recently in news due to a conservation action plan, consider the following statements:

  1. It is listed as 'Critically Endangered' by the IUCN.
  2. A distinguishing feature of adult males is a bulbous growth on the snout called a 'ghara'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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