Nile Crocodile | A female has a special pouch in her throat where she hides her young from predators

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An adult Nile crocodile can be as long as 20 feet! They are carnivores that can subdue and eat large mammals. This crocodile lives in various places throughout sub-Saharan Africa as well as in the Nile basin and western Madagascar. These reptiles communicate with one another by hissing and growling. They can live to be at least 45 years old in the wild.
Both crocodile parents stay with their nest of eggs to protect their young from predators
It’s estimated that 200 people are killed each year by Nile crocodiles
These crocodiles can swim at a speed of 22mph
The bite force of this crocodile is five times stronger than a lion’s
The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa
A Nile crocodile looks a lot like a giant lizard. Its body is covered in tough scales that are grayish-brown or olive in color. In addition, this reptile has crossbands of dark scales covering its powerful tail. The Nile crocodile has four short legs along with clawed feet. Their back feet are webbed making them excellent swimmers. They have green eyes with vertical pupils specially designed to help them see in their watery environment at night.