The Nile crocodile is one of the 3 species of crocodiles found in Africa and is the second largest species of crocodile. They are distributed across Africa into Kruger National Park in Southern Africa, including the island of Madagascar.

GENUS SPECIES:
Crocodylus (crocodile) niloticus (origin the Nile River)

LIFE SPAN:
Average approximately 45 years in the wild but could live up to 80 years in captivity.

DIET IN THE WILD:
The juveniles eat small aquatic invertebrates and insects, later they move later onto larger vertebrates such as fish and reptiles. The Adult crocodiles eat a wider range of large vertebrates such as antelope, buffalo, young hippos and large cats.

SIZE:
The Nile crocodile is the largest African crocodilian reaching lengths of up to 5 m (16 ft).