Overview
Nile crocodiles are heavily armored reptiles with powerful jaws and an ambush-hunting lifestyle. They spend much of their time basking or waiting in the water for fish, birds and mammals. They are important top predators in many African waterways.
Physical characteristics
Length300–500 cm
Weight200.0–750.0 kg
Typical lifespan45 years
DietCarnivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
RiversLakesWetlands
Range
Africa
Time range
EraCenozoic
PeriodQuaternary
Video
Sounds
pronunciation recordingJeuwre · CC BY-SA 4.0
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