Nile crocodile

The Nile crocodile is the largest African crocodile and the top predator in its range, which covers most of Africa south of the Sahara, and the island of Madagascar. Known as a man-eater, it is both hated and revered, especially in Ancient Egypt where crocodiles were mummified, and worshipped as gods. The Nile Crocodile can, and sometimes will, easily snatch and devour a human. While it is no longer threatened with extinction as a species, the population in many countries is in danger of vanishing.

Related Topics:
Africa - Crocodile - Sahara - Madagascar - Ancient Egypt - Mummified - Extinction - Species

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