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Reptiles
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 50-80 years
- Weight
- 225-750 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a carnivore species found in Sub-Saharan African rivers. It typically lives 50-80 years, weighing around 225-750 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the nile crocodile: Nile crocodiles swallow stones to help digest food and aid diving.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.