Scientific name : Crocodylus niloticus
Family : Crocodylidae
Native to : Africa and Madagascar
Interesting fact : The female guards the eggs till they hatch and take care of young ones for up to two years which is very unusual of reptiles that move on after laying eggs.
Conservation status : Least Concern
Nile crocodiles reach a massive length of 20 feet. The body is covered in scales and they have high set eyes, ears and nostrils for submerged vigilance. They have no predators of their own and prey upon birds, reptiles and mammals. They are found in lakes, rivers, mangrove swamps and marshlands. Their average life span in the wild is 45 years.
