Nile crocodile skull
Nile crocodile is a large crocodile belonging to the family Crocodylidae in the order Crocodiles. Nile crocodiles have a large body size, ranging from olive green to coffee colored, with black spots and a mesh pattern; The fourth tooth of the lower jaw protrudes outward from the depression of the upper jaw; There are 5 anterior teeth, 13-14 maxillary teeth, and 14-5 mandibular teeth, for a total of 64-68 teeth; The tail is strong and powerful. The adult Nile crocodile weighs up to one ton. The juvenile Nile crocodile is dark yellow brown in color, with obvious horizontal stripes on its body and tail. As an adult, the color of the horizontal stripes becomes lighter.
Nile crocodile in the water
Nile crocodile, also known as African crocodile, is a large crocodile in the crocodile family of the crocodile order. The adult Nile crocodile weighs up to one ton. The juvenile Nile crocodile is dark yellow brown in color, with obvious horizontal stripes on its body and tail. As an adult, the color of the horizontal stripes becomes lighter. Nile crocodiles are mainly distributed in the Nile River Basin and southeastern regions of Africa, and are also found in Madagascar. They often inhabit freshwater bodies such as lakes, rivers, and swamps. The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa and the most studied crocodile among all crocodile species by humans.
