REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 50

REPTILIAN TUESDAY #50

We’re going to Africa today to meet a large and ferocious reptile! These big guys inhabit watery spots and are definitely not an animal to mess with! Let’s load up on the E & E safari truck and head out!

MEET THE NILE CROCODILE!

    Range/Habitat: Africa/ rivers, lakes, wetlands

    Diet: Carnivore: fish, antelope, zebra

    Length: 11-16 ft/500-1,000 lbs

   Conservation Status: common

Fun Facts:

• Nile Crocodiles are the largest crocodile species in Africa.
• They are dark olive in coloration.
• Nile crocodiles have long jaws. Their teeth are exposed when their mouth is closed.
• The males are very territorial.
• Nile crocodiles are ambush predators.
• They cannot chew their prey and must swallow chunks whole.
• Nile crocodile females lay their eggs in a nest. They use the same nest throughout their lifetime.

Nile crocodiles are very fierce! Their ancestors have been on the planet for millions of years. Despite their bad dispositions we really like these predators and give them loads of respect!