Gharial skull (IMAGE) Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Caption The remarkably long and narrow snout of the gharial represents one extreme in skull shape variation. Credit Courtesy of Dr. Keegan Melstrom/NHMLAC. Usage Restrictions use with credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.