Nile crocodile
Deadly river predator
A Nile crocodile is a large freshwater crocodile native to Africa, found throughout much of the continent's rivers, lakes, and marshlands.
One of the largest crocodilian species, it can exceed five meters in length and is responsible for more attacks on humans than any other crocodile.
Nile crocodiles bask on riverbanks during the day.
Plates or weighing devices
- ectothermicTemperature set by surroundings
- cold-bloodedUnfeeling or externally heated
- oviparousReproducing through external eggs
- herpetologyStudy of reptiles, amphibians
snout · scutes · tail · eggs · nest · hatchling · basking · reptilian
Surprise strike from concealment
- apexUppermost point or culmination
- preyAnimal being hunted
- carnivoreCreature eating only animals
- bitePierce with teeth
stealth · lethal · attack · jaws · teeth · hunt · stalking · pounce
Large flowing watercourse
- deltaSymbol denoting variation
- floodplainFlood-prone riverside lowland
- tributaryStream entering larger river
- papyrusAncient plant-derived writing material
marshland · wetland · lake · waterhole · sandbank · riverbank · freshwater · estuary
Ancient Egyptian ruler
- mummifiedPreserved by desiccation
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- templeSacred worship structure
- hieroglyphsAncient Egyptian picture-writing
worship · deity · amulet · offerings · mythology · ancient · embalmed
Wildlife trade agreement
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- protectedKept from harm
population · breeding program · sanctuary · wildlife trade · coexistence · culling · ranching · sustainable use
scales
Plates or weighing devices
- ectothermicTemperature set by surroundings
- cold-bloodedUnfeeling or externally heated
- oviparousReproducing through external eggs
herpetology · snout · scutes · tail · eggs · nest · hatchling · basking · reptilian · armored
ambush
Surprise strike from concealment
bite · stealth · lethal · attack · jaws · teeth · hunt · stalking · pounce · ferocity
river
Large flowing watercourse
- deltaSymbol denoting variation
- floodplainFlood-prone riverside lowland
- tributaryStream entering larger river
papyrus · marshland · wetland · lake · waterhole · sandbank · riverbank · freshwater · estuary · swamp
pharaoh
Ancient Egyptian ruler
hieroglyphs · worship · deity · amulet · offerings · mythology · ancient · embalmed
CITES
Wildlife trade agreement
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
protected · population · breeding program · sanctuary · wildlife trade · coexistence · culling · ranching · sustainable use · monitoring
- African reptilesblack mamba, puff adder, boomslang, green mamba, Egyptian cobra
- reptileslizard, snake, turtle, alligator, python
- African wildlifeelephant, African elephant, lion, hippo, elephants
- apex predatorsgreat white shark, tiger, lion, orca, killer whale
- Crocodilianscrocodiles, alligator, alligators, caiman, caimans
- Kenya faunalion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, cheetah
Nile crocodilegecko
Climbing lizard with toe pads
garden snake · butterfly · garden lizard · songbird · box turtle