The Nile crocodiles
Jul 01, 2005
Crocs have been around for more than 200 million years. Crocodiles, along with alligators, caimans, and gharials belong to a group of reptiles called crocodilians. Even though they have webbed feet, crocodiles seldom use them for swimming.
Crocs have been around for more than 200 million years. Crocodiles, along with alligators, caimans, and gharials belong to a group of reptiles called crocodilians. Even though they have webbed feet, crocodiles seldom use them for swimming.
Nile crocodiles live primarily around the rivers, marshes, and lakes of southern Africa. The average life span of a Nile crocodile in the wild is about 45 years, but they have been known to live up to 80 years or so in captivity.
Although they are cold-blooded, crocs keep their body temperatures relatively constant. A snoozing Nile crocodile may often cool off by keeping its mouth open.
Nile crocodiles will eat almost anything! They consume all sorts of fish, turtles, and crustaceans.
Nile crocodiles live primarily around the rivers, marshes, and lakes of southern Africa. The average life span of a Nile crocodile in the wild is about 45 years, but they have been known to live up to 80 years or so in captivity.
Although they are cold-blooded, crocs keep their body temperatures relatively constant. A snoozing Nile crocodile may often cool off by keeping its mouth open.
Nile crocodiles will eat almost anything! They consume all sorts of fish, turtles, and crustaceans.