The Nile crocodile is one of the top predators in the African waters. It is an apex predator with no natural enemy in its range. It is the second-largest crocodilian species in the world. It grows up to a size of five meters and weighs up to 750 kilograms. It can take down anything ranging from a hippo to a human. It also has the reputation of being a man-eater!
Though they are capable of living in saltwater, Nile crocodiles rarely do so. They prefer rivers, freshwater marshes, and mangrove swamps. Though they mainly feed on fish, they catch anything that crosses their path including zebras, small hippos, porcupines, birds, and other crocodiles. They can eat up to half their body weight in a single sitting. Imagine how much a Nile crocodile that weighs 750 kilograms eats in one go!
Like the saltwater crocodile, the Nile crocodile too is an ambush predator. It waits for hours, days, and even weeks for the suitable moment to attack. Even a swift prey is not immune to its attack.
Picture Credit : Google