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SV Krishna Chaitanya ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: The world-renowned Madras Crocodile Bank on the outskirts of the city is facing a financial crisis due to the unprecedented lockdown. Currently, the Croc Bank is managing with donations and contingency fund, which is reserved for natural disasters such as cyclones. Unlike other zoological gardens like Vandalur Zoo, the Croc Bank is not financially supported by either State government nor Central Zoo Authority (CZA). The Croc Bank is staring at `30 lakh revenue loss if the lockdown continues till end of April. Apart from financial loss, the transport restrictions due lockdown has thrown a huge challenge the operators..