Nile Crocodile

Scientific Name: Crocodylus niloticus

DID YOU KNOW?

• Nile crocodile has an average of 64 to 68 teeth they continuously replace their teeth throughout their life; they can go through 8,000 teeth in their lifetime.
• Nile Crocodiles are Known for the famous “death roll”, a spinning maneuver to tear apart their prey is too big to swallow.

EVERY SPECIES COUNT

Nile crocodiles are threatened mainly by human activities, these beautiful animals are going through habitat loss, pollution, climate change and poaching Crocodiles are hunted for their valuable skins and meat.

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