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The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a large crocodilian native to freshwater habitats in Africa, where it is present in 26 countries.
The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa and one of the largest living reptiles, some individuals rivaling the estuarine (or saltwater) crocodile (C. porosus, which is Earth’s largest living reptile) of Southeast Asia and Australia in both size and weight.
The Nile crocodile is a large, aggressive crocodilian species that lives in freshwaster lakes, rivers, swamps and marshlands across 26 countries in Africa. Their scientific name ‘niloticus’ means “from the Nile River”, in reference to their historical range which extended as far as Egypt.
Does the Nile crocodile deserve its reputation as a vicious man-eater? Get up close and personal with Africa's largest crocodilian and find out.
The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a formidable predator and one of Africa’s most iconic reptiles. As one of the largest crocodilian species, it is renowned for its immense size, powerful bite, and remarkable hunting skills.
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a large crocodilian that lives in freshwater habitats in Africa. There it is present in 26 countries. The Nile crocodile is one of the most dangerous species of crocodile and is responsible for hundreds of human deaths every year.
The young crocs live under their mother's protection for up to two years, feeding on insects and small fish and growing about a foot (about 30 centimeters) each year. Although Nile crocodiles...
The Nile crocodile is the second-largest reptile in the world after the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). Nile crocodiles have thick, armored skin that is dark bronze with black stripes and spots on the back, greenish-yellow side stripes, and yellow scales on the belly.
The world’s second-largest crocodilian and the largest of the three African species, adult male Nile Crocodiles average 5 m long and typically weigh 400-500 kg but can reach a length of 6.1 m and weigh up to 900 kg. Adult females are 20-30% smaller, averaging 3.5 m long and weighing 50-350 kg.
Young crocodiles feed upon fish, frogs, insects and reptiles. As they grow they will move through medium sized prey such as birds, turtles, small mammals (monkeys, deer etc.) and reptiles. Adult Nile crocodiles are the apex predator within their environment.