A crocodile population from Mali, the Sahara Desert, and elsewhere in West Africa reaches only 2 to 3 m (6 ft 7 in to 9 ft 10 in) in length, [63] but it is now largely recognized as a separate species, the West African crocodile.

2019年7月11日 · List of crocodiles in Africa. Pictures, facts & information on all African species, including the Nile crocodile, slender-snouted & dwarf crocodile.

The West African crocodile inhabits much of West and Central Africa, ranging east to South Sudan and Uganda, and south to Democratic Republic of the Congo (in all three countries it may come into contact with Nile crocodiles).

The West African crocodile is a large species of crocodile inhabiting forested swamps, marshes, freshwater rivers and streams, and even some arid regions of western and central Africa. It was considered part of the species Crocodylus niloticus until 2011.

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.

2024年12月9日 · Nile crocodiles are found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, marshes and deltas. Kenyan Nile crocodiles often inhabit the vast wetlands and water systems of East Africa, while Ethiopian Nile crocodiles are commonly seen in the country's Rift Valley lakes.

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.

2024年11月1日 · From the apex predator Nile crocodile to the specialized slender-snouted crocodile and the vulnerable West African crocodile, these reptiles are fascinating creatures deserving of our attention and protection.

The Nile crocodile is Africa’s largest predator and second largest reptile in the world after the saltwater crocodile (crocodylus porosus). Very present in various African cultures, the Nile crocodile is the most common crocodile in Africa and one of the most abondant crocodilian species on the planet.

The iconic crocodile found in Africa, the Nile crocodile is the second largest crocodile in the world, reaching a typical adult length of 4.5 metres (14.7 feet). The Nile crocodile is quite widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Basin, and Madagascar in rivers, freshwater marshes, and mangrove swamps.