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Reptile of Africa
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a large crocodilian native to freshwater habitats in Africa, where it is present in 26 countries. It is widely
Nile_crocodile
Family of large reptilian carnivores
Crocodylus niloticus, Nile crocodile or African crocodile (the subspecies found in Madagascar is sometimes called the black crocodile) Crocodylus novaeguineae
Crocodile
Crocodile attacks on humans
most well-known reputation for preying on humans are the Nile crocodile and saltwater crocodile, and these are the perpetrators of the vast majority of
Crocodile_attack
Species of reptile
crocodile, desert crocodile, or sacred crocodile (Crocodylus suchus) is a species of crocodile related to, and often confused with, the larger Nile crocodile
West_African_crocodile
Species of reptile
in Nile crocodiles, despite the fact that average adult male saltwater crocodiles are considerably larger than average adult male Nile crocodiles. The
Saltwater_crocodile
Nile crocodiles are apex predators throughout their range. In the water, this species is an agile and rapid hunter relying on both movement and pressure
Dietary biology of the Nile crocodile
Dietary_biology_of_the_Nile_crocodile
Species of reptile
sizes, the Orinoco crocodile may rank as the third largest extant true crocodile, after the saltwater crocodile and Nile crocodile (which is closely related
Orinoco_crocodile
Large man-eating Nile crocodile in Burundi
Gustave is a man-eating male Nile crocodile rumored to have killed as many as 200-300 people in the area of the Ruzizi river and the northern shores of
Gustave_(crocodile)
Species of crocodile from Asia
The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) is a medium-sized broad-snouted crocodile, also known as mugger and marsh crocodile. It is native to freshwater
Mugger_crocodile
Species of reptile
The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), also known as the African dwarf crocodile, West African dwarf crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile (a name more
Dwarf_crocodile
Species of crocodile endemic to Cuba
The Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) is a small-medium species of crocodile endemic to Cuba. Typical length is 2.1–2.3 m (6 ft 11 in – 7 ft 7 in)
Cuban_crocodile
Genus of reptiles
potential predators. They are medium-sized crocodiles, typically slightly smaller than the Nile crocodile, but are larger than several other species of
Mecistops
Species of crocodile from the Neotropics
crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles
American_crocodile
2000 film
unknowingly enrage a large female Nile crocodile that stalks and kills them one by one. It was followed by Crocodile 2: Death Swamp, a film with no relation
Crocodile_(2000_film)
Species of crocodile
The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as the Mindoro crocodile, the Philippine freshwater crocodile, the bukarot in Ilocano, and
Philippine_crocodile
Species of reptile
freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni), also known commonly as the Australian freshwater crocodile, Johnstone's crocodile, Johnstone river crocodile and
Freshwater_crocodile
Species of reptile
The Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) is a medium-sized freshwater crocodile native to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Kalimantan in Indonesia
Siamese_crocodile
Legendary bird, first described by Herodotus
relationship with the Nile crocodile: it was said to pick leeches from the crocodile's throat by Herodotus, and to pick the crocodile's teeth by Aristotle
Trochilus_(crocodile_bird)
Species of reptile
Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), also known commonly as the Mexican crocodile, the Belize crocodile, and el cocodrilo de pantano in Spanish
Morelet's_crocodile
Large reptile in the genus Alligator
most notably the Nile crocodile and saltwater crocodile. Each year, hundreds of deadly attacks are attributed to the Nile crocodile in sub-Saharan Africa
Alligator
Species of reptile
crocodile in Africa, the other four being the Central African slender-snouted, Nile, West African and dwarf crocodiles. The slender-snouted crocodile
West African slender-snouted crocodile
West_African_slender-snouted_crocodile
Ancient Egyptian deity
history and nature. He is associated with the Nile crocodile and is usually represented as a crocodile or crocodile-headed humanoid. Sobek was also associated
Sobek
Species of reptile
The New Guinea crocodile (Crocodylus novaeguineae) is a small species of crocodile found on the island of New Guinea north of the mountain ridge that
New_Guinea_crocodile
Attack helicopter
Minister of Russia on defense and space industry, proposed to name it the "Nile Crocodile". The helicopter is equipped with the new OES-52 electro-optical observation
Kamov_Ka-50
Species of bird
Greek historian Herodotus in a supposed cleaning symbiosis with the Nile crocodile. The Egyptian plover was formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist
Egyptian_plover
Species of large semi-aquatic mammal
killed by hippos, although they will avoid crocodiles larger than 3.5 m (11 ft). In turn, very large Nile crocodiles have been observed preying occasionally
Hippopotamus
Order of reptiles
their hatched young. Some species of crocodilians, particularly the Nile crocodile, are known to have attacked humans, which through activities that include
Crocodylia
Species of reptile
Crocodylus halli, also known as Hall's New Guinea crocodile, is a proposed species of crocodile endemic to the island of New Guinea. It is found on the
Crocodylus_halli
Crocodilian native to the Indian subcontinent
The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all
Gharial
Place in Chad
most notably the West African crocodile (Crocodylus suchus; until recently thought to be a synonym for the Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus Laurenti)
Guelta_d'Archei
Subfamily of crocodiles
Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile crocodile) and all crocodylians more closely related to it than to Osteolaemus tetraspis (the Dwarf crocodile). This is a stem-based
Crocodylinae
Creature that preys on humans
mortuaries in India. Crocodile attacks on people are common in places where crocodiles are native. The saltwater and Nile crocodiles are responsible for
Man-eating_animal
Establishment for breeding and raising of crocodilians
species' respective native region. The Nile crocodile is found in ranches all over Africa, and the saltwater crocodile is farmed in Australia and other areas
Crocodile_farm
Genus of reptiles
Crocodylus is a genus of true crocodiles in the family Crocodylidae. The generic name, Crocodylus, was proposed by Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti in 1768.
Crocodylus
Extinct genus of reptiles
similar to the modern Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). Because V. robustus shared so many similarities with the Nile crocodile there must have been
Voay
2007 American horror film by Michael Katleman
Gustave, a 20 ft (6.1 m), 2,000 pounds (910 kg; 0.91 t) giant, man-eating Nile Crocodile in Burundi, the film centers on a team of American journalists who travel
Primeval_(film)
Species of crocodilian
crocodilian, comparable to that of the slender-snouted crocodile and the freshwater crocodile in slenderness; only that of the gharial is noticeably slimmer
False_gharial
Some species of crocodiles such as Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
List_of_largest_reptiles
Species of reptile
osborni, commonly known as Osborn's dwarf crocodile and the Congo dwarf crocodile, is a species of crocodile endemic to the Congo Basin in Africa. The
Osteolaemus_osborni
Major river in northeast Africa
usually including crocodiles and hippopotamuses. A notable representation of the Nile in art is the Personification of the River Nile, a colossal marble
Nile
Genus of crocodiles
and λαιμός (laimós), meaning "throat") is a genus of crocodiles. They are small, secretive crocodiles that occur in wetlands of West and Middle Africa. They
Osteolaemus
Family of crocodilians including alligators and caimans
are more closely related to the American alligator than to either the Nile crocodile or the gharial. This is a stem-based definition for alligators, and
Alligatoridae
Crocodilian native to the Southeastern United States
aggressive towards humans than crocodiles, which are larger and of which some species (mainly the Nile and saltwater crocodiles) may prey on humans with some
American_alligator
Superfamily of reptiles
related to A. mississippiensis than to either Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile crocodile) or Gavialis gangeticus (the gharial). This is a stem-based definition
Alligatoroidea
Superfamily of crocodiles
disputed. Cladistically, it is defined as Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile crocodile) and all crocodylians more closely related to C. niloticus than to either
Crocodyloidea
South African outdoorsman
He was killed after being taken by a crocodile in December 2010. Coetzee gained prominence in 2004 leading a Nile River source-to-sea expedition, following
Hendrik_Coetzee
Species of extinct reptile
other crocodiles by its broad snout. It has small raised rims on the prefrontal bones in front of the eyes, a feature also seen in some Nile crocodile individuals
Crocodylus_thorbjarnarsoni
Subfamily of crocodiles
tetraspis (the Dwarf crocodile) and all crocodylians more closely related to it than to Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile crocodile). This is a stem-based
Osteolaeminae
Species of reptile
The Central African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops leptorhynchus) is one of two species of crocodiles in the genus Mecistops. It was once thought
Central African slender-snouted crocodile
Central_African_slender-snouted_crocodile
Species of extinct crocodile
generally displaying a mix of features seen in the extant Nile crocodile, sacred crocodile and some fossil species. These features and subsequent phylogenetic
Crocodylus_sudani
River in South Africa
Marloth Park View of the river from Ngwenya Lodge during the wet season Nile crocodile resting on the river bank, near Malalane Irrigation on the right bank
Crocodile_River_(Mpumalanga)
National park in Burundi
of Bujumbura and home to hippopotamuses and sitatungas. Gustave, a Nile crocodile, is rumored to have killed 300 people here. UNEP-WCMC (2022). Protected
Rusizi_National_Park
Species of reptile
Crocodylus raninus, the Borneo crocodile, is an enigmatic species of freshwater crocodile endemic to the island of Borneo. Its taxonomic status is controversial
Crocodylus_raninus
Ancient Egyptian goddess
human breasts, the limbs and paws of a lion, and the back and tail of a Nile crocodile. She commonly bears the epithets "Lady of Heaven", "Mistress of the
Taweret
Large crocodile in Queensland, Australia (died 2024)
November 2018. Webb, G. (2019). "Observation of large Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus)" (PDF). Crocodile Specialist Group Newsletter. 38 (2). IUCN – Species
Cassius_(crocodile)
Subfamily of reptiles
sharper teeth than alligators. Caimans also tend to be more agile and crocodile-like in their movements. The calcium rivets on caiman scales make their
Caiman
Largest extant species of caiman
crocodilians reportedly reach similar sizes: the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and the Orinoco crocodile (C. intermedius). Black caimans are apex predators
Black_caiman
a brutish, yet unintelligent Nile crocodile loyal to Kiburi. Nduli (voiced by Jorge Diaz) is an optimistic Nile crocodile loyal to Kiburi. Shupavu (voiced
List of The Lion King (franchise) characters
List_of_The_Lion_King_(franchise)_characters
Genus of reptiles
palaios meaning "ancient" and soukhos meaning "crocodile god Sobek". This refers to the belief that this crocodile comes from an ancient lineage that diverged
Paleosuchus
Species in reptile order Crocodilia
of mostly large, predatory, semiaquatic reptiles, which includes true crocodiles, the alligators, and caimans; as well as the gharial and false gharial
List_of_crocodilians
Clade of reptiles
all crocodylomorphs more closely related to Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile Crocodile) than to Notosuchus terrestris. Members of Neosuchia generally share
Neosuchia
Extinct genus of pholidosaurid crocodylomorph
grown individuals have much broader snouts. Sarcosuchus may have had a Nile crocodile-like lifestyle in which it hunted large, terrestrial prey. This could
Sarcosuchus
Clade of tetrapods
last common ancestor) containing humans, the Greek tortoise, and the Nile crocodile. Amniotes represent a crucial evolutionary step in vertebrate history
Amniote
Alkaline lake on the border of Ethiopia and Kenya
and geographic inaccessibility, the lake retains its wild character. Nile crocodiles are found in great abundance on the shore flats. The rocky shores are
Lake_Turkana
African river delta bordering the Mediterranean
delta include frogs, turtles, tortoises, mongooses, and the Nile monitor. Nile crocodiles and hippopotamus, two animals which were widespread in the delta
Nile_Delta
Clade of reptiles
tiradentes, Prestosuchus chiniquensis, and Crocodylus niloticus (the living Nile crocodile) by Nesbitt (2011). Generally the only pseudosuchian group which is
Suchia
Skin or hide of a crocodile
Crocodile skin either refers to the skin of a live crocodile or a leather made from dead crocodile hide. It has multiple applications across the fashion
Crocodile_skin
Species of crocodilian native to the Neotropics
Manolis, S. C.; Stevenson, C. (eds.). Crocodiles. Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan (3 ed.). Crocodile Specialist Group. pp. 10–15. Retrieved
Spectacled_caiman
Species of reptile
palaios meaning "ancient" and soukhos meaning "crocodile". This refers to the belief that this crocodile comes from an ancient lineage that diverged from
Cuvier's_dwarf_caiman
Extract of fatty tissue of crocodiles
combination of "slime of the nile", frictions of crocodile fat in rheumatism, salt, alum, platters. In Africa, crocodile oil is used for ailments such
Crocodile_oil
Museum & Crocodile Pool
number of crocodiles is not known but it is estimated that there are about 80. It was long claimed that all the animals are Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus
Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool
Kachikally_Museum_and_Crocodile_Pool
Species of lizard
than the Nile monitor. Buffrenil (1992) considered that, when fighting for its life, a Nile monitor was a more dangerous adversary than a crocodile of a similar
Nile_monitor
over 727 species of birds and boasts over 177 species of mammals. The Nile crocodile, the largest crocodilian found in Africa, is very common in southern
Wildlife_of_Somalia
Online database of crocodile attacks
The broad category of Nile crocodile attacks were segmented into West African crocodile and Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile Crocodile) species to get a clear
CrocBITE
JSTOR 1564770. "BBC Nature – Nile crocodile videos, news and facts". Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Orinoco crocodile videos, photos and facts
Largest_and_heaviest_animals
Species of reptile
palaios meaning "ancient" and soukhos meaning "crocodile". This refers to the belief that this crocodile comes from an ancient lineage that diverged from
Smooth-fronted_caiman
This is a list of fictional crocodiles and alligators from literature, mascots and emblems of teams and organizations, comics, films, animations and video
List of fictional crocodiles and alligators
List_of_fictional_crocodiles_and_alligators
Zoological park in Agadir, Morocco
is a crocodile zoological park located in the town of Drarga, in the suburbs of Agadir, Morocco. The park opened in May 2015. The park has 325 Nile crocodiles
Crocoparc_Agadir
Species of fish
When a target is noticed, the fish accelerates to chase it down. The Nile crocodile is the only known natural predator of mature goliath tigerfish. Humans
Hydrocynus_goliath
Urban legend
Paris, France, a Nile crocodile was captured by firefighters in the sewers below the Pont Neuf bridge on March 7, 1984. The crocodile, named Eleonore (or
Sewer_alligator
Topics referred to by the same term
(pigeon), a pigeon of the RAF pigeon service in WWII Gustave (crocodile), a large male Nile crocodile in Burundi Gustave, South Dakota Hurricane Gustav (disambiguation)
Gustav
Species of reptile
had been dug out of a hole in the province of Shense. It was a young crocodile about four feet long, which they kept in tepid water. They made so much
Chinese_alligator
Extinct family of reptiles
Prestosuchus chiniquensis, Poposaurus gracilis, or Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile crocodile). In this modern sense, rauisuchids are recovered as members of the
Rauisuchidae
English zoologist and camouflage expert (1900–1987)
studies took place in Africa, where he was especially interested in the Nile crocodile, the evolution of pattern and colour in animals. During the Second World
Hugh_B._Cott
Species of reptile
Caiman Caiman latirostris". Crocodiles. Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan (PDF) (3 ed.). Darwin, Australia: Crocodile Specialist Group. pp. 18–22
Broad-snouted_caiman
Extinct species of reptile
Formation in the Turkana Basin of Kenya that were first attributed to the Nile crocodile have now been reassigned to C. checchiai, extending its geographic range
Crocodylus_checchiai
Record lifespan in captive animals
January 2026. Travers, Scott (5 October 2024). "Meet The World's Oldest Crocodile—Alive Since 1900 And A Father To Over 10,000 Offspring". Forbes. Retrieved
List of maximum animal lifespans in captivity
List_of_maximum_animal_lifespans_in_captivity
Clade of reptiles
inclusive clade containing Poposaurus and Crocodylus niloticus (the Nile crocodile). Most groups of paracrocodylomorphs became extinct at the end of the
Paracrocodylomorpha
Species of extinct crocodile
Crocodylus lucivenator is an extinct species of crocodile from the Late Pliocene Hadar Formation of Ethiopia. The name at least partially references Lucy
Crocodylus_lucivenator
Attempt to find the source of the Nile by Nero
swamp full of dangerous Nile crocodiles.[citation needed] Historian David Braund wrote, in 2015, that Nero's expedition to the Nile's sources probably opened
Nero's exploration of the Nile
Nero's_exploration_of_the_Nile
Group of three national parks of Kenya
a stopping point for migratory birds, as a breeding ground for the Nile crocodile, hippopotamus, and snakes. It also contains fossils in the Koobi Fora
Lake_Turkana_National_Parks
Species of reptile (fossil)
with living crocodiles like the Nile crocodile (C. niloticus), including a robust triangular skull that is shorter than most other crocodiles. Similarities
"Crocodylus"_megarhinus
Family of gharial crocodylians
lacking the jaw strength to capture the large mammalian prey favoured by crocodiles and alligators of similar size so their thin snout is best used to catch
Gavialidae
Rifle cartridge
for taking all African game animals, including the African antelopes, Nile crocodile, hippopotamus, and the Big Five. Some hunters on the North American
.378_Weatherby_Magnum
Extinct clade of reptiles
but not Passer domesticus (house sparrow) or Crocodylus niloticus (Nile crocodile). This group was first recognized during the description of Teleocrater
Aphanosauria
Animal whose teeth are continually replaced
include most toothed fishes (most notably sharks), many reptiles such as crocodiles and geckos, and most other vertebrates, with mammals being the main exception
Polyphyodont
River delta in Botswana
hare, honey badger, common warthog, chacma baboon, vervet monkey and Nile crocodile. The delta also hosts over 400 bird species, including the helmeted
Okavango_Delta
Extinct species of reptile
Crocodylus anthropophagus is an extinct species of crocodile from the Pleistocene of Tanzania. It lived 1.84 million years ago. Crocodylus anthropophagus
Crocodylus_anthropophagus
Species of bird
pardus), African golden cat (Profelis aurata), Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), African rock python (Python
Crowned_eagle
Zoo in Falster, Denmark
same as St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park). Their male Nile crocodile Sobek, at more than 5 m (16.4 ft) long and 600 kg (1,320 lb) in weight
Crocodile_Zoo,_Falster
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