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Nile CrocodileBy:Chris Moss
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Nile CrocodileBy:Chris Moss
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| Size: * Length: 5 to 7 Meters * Height: - * Weight: Can weigh up to 1500 pounds |
| Coloration/Skin: Dark green to brownish color |
| Special Adaptations of Sense
Organs: * Has a third transparent eyelid, which closes while diving to keep water out of its eyes without sacrificing it vision. |
| Male/female differences: - |
| Diet: Antelope buffalo, young hippos, large cats, fish- larger part of diet. |
| Habitat Description: Lakes, rivers, freshwater, swamps, brackish water. |
| Range: Can be found across almost all of Africa. |
| Courtship Behavior: - |
| Mating Season: November through the end of December |
| Gestation Period: 3 to 5 months |
| Litter size: 40 to 60 eggs in nest |
| Weight at Birth: - |
| Age when Young are Independent: Age three when Independent, hatchlings remain close to mother for up to two years after hatching. |
| Food Gathering Behavior: The Nile Crocodile uses its powerful tails to knock larger prey into water were the crocodile has the advantage. |
| Migration Pattern: - |
| Social and Territorial Behavior: Groups of Nile Crocodile help each other scavenge food. |
| Other Behavior: Nile crocodiles have a social hierarchy, the larger male crocodiles are dominate. |
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The Nile crocodile is not
considered seriously endangered although in some areas it is badly
depleted and in danger of being extirpated from some countries. |
Words from An Expert |
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| Name and Position |
Not available at this time |
Useful Web Sites |
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| Links to Places in the Wild Where this Animal is Found | |
| Links to Zoos and Organizations that are Working with this Animal | Brookfield Zoo |
Created by: Chris
Moss
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