Even So

Synopsis

In India, a country in the throes of a human-wildlife conflict crisis, a unique anomaly exists in the villages of the Charotar region of Gujarat. Here, people live in harmony with India’s largest freshwater predator - marsh crocodiles, or muggers. Charotar has had less than 10 attacks in the last 10 years even with growing populations of both humans and muggers. But it’s a little more complicated than just tolerance. Phir Bhi (Even So) follows the crocodile-friendly people of Charotar to understand what makes their coexistence with their reptilian neighbours possible and what threats it faces. This is a story of how the power of community and the unrelenting work of grassroots conservation organisations can make a big difference to our shared future with animals.