Nile crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
Distribution
Africa, south and east of the Sahara, Madagascar
Habitat
Lakes, rivers, marshes
Incubation
3 months
Number of eggs
60
Longevity
70 to 100 years
Weight
1000 kg
Size
4-6 m long
Diet
Carnivore
Conservation status
:
Not Threatened
This crocodile is found near African waterholes and in Madagascar. Reaching 6 meters in length, it is one of the largest crocodilians and an efficient predator: it can attack zebras!
Long hunted for its skin, it is now suffering from the destruction of its habitat and conflicts with humans who are afraid of it. However, it is not considered to be threatened.
It is a group of 4 crocodiles for you to discover in our vivarium in winter, or in an outdoor pool in the summer!
