3731 x 2486 px | 31,6 x 21 cm | 12,4 x 8,3 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
24. September 2016
Ort:
Mara River, northern Serengeti, Tanzania
Weitere Informationen:
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is an African crocodile & may be considered the second largest extant reptile in the world, after the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). The Nile crocodile is widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa, occurring in the central, eastern, & southern regions & lives in lakes, rivers & marshlands. Although able to live in saline environments, it is rarely found in saltwater, but does inhabit deltas & brackish lakes Adult males are between 11 ft 6 in & 16 ft 5 in in length & weigh 496 to 1, 653 lb but can be larger They have thick scaly skin that is heavily armored. The Nile crocodile is an opportunistic apex predator & a very aggressive species of crocodile that is capable of taking almost any animal within its range. They are generalists, taking a variety of prey Their diet consists mostly of different species of fish, reptiles, birds & mammals. The Nile crocodile is an ambush predator that can wait for hours, days and even weeks for the suitable moment to attack. They are quite agile & wait for the opportunity for a prey item to come well within attack range. Even swift prey are not immune to attack. Like other crocodiles, Nile crocodiles have an extremely powerful bite that is unique amongst all animals & sharp conical teeth that sink into flesh allowing for a grip that is almost impossible to loosen. They can apply high levels of force for extended periods of time, a great advantage for holding down animals until they drown. C. n. africanus (informally named the East African Nile crocodile) is sometimes considered a subspecies
