Nile crocodile

The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a large crocodilian native to freshwater habitats across much of sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Madagascar. It is an ambush predator with a broad diet that includes fish, birds, and mammals.

Ambush predator: A predator that waits concealed before striking prey at close range. Nile crocodiles use concealment near water to seize animals that approach the shore.
Crocodile attack: An incident in which a crocodile injures or kills a person or animal. Nile crocodiles cause serious attacks where people and livestock share waterways.
Crocodylidae: The family of crocodilians that includes true crocodiles. The Nile crocodile is a member of this family.
Nile crocodile in Madagascar: The population of Nile crocodiles inhabiting rivers, lakes, and wetlands in Madagascar. This island population marks the species’ range beyond mainland Africa.
Crocodilian sensory systems: The sensory adaptations crocodilians use to detect prey and environmental changes. Pressure-sensitive receptors around the jaws help detect movement in water.
Crocodile farming: The captive rearing of crocodilians, commonly for skins and meat. Farming supplies commercial products and can reduce pressure on some wild populations.
Crocodylus: A genus of true crocodiles found across tropical regions. Crocodylus niloticus is one of the genus’s widely distributed species.
Nile crocodile in the Okavango Delta: The Nile crocodile population living in Botswana’s Okavango Delta wetlands. The delta provides extensive aquatic habitat and seasonal prey.
Crocodilian locomotion: The ways crocodilians move on land and through water using their limbs and tails. A powerful tail propels the crocodile through water during pursuit and attack.
Crocodile skin: The tough, scale-covered hide of a crocodile, valued in leather production. Nile crocodile hides enter regulated leather markets.

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