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Close-up of Nile crocodile head (Crocodylus niloticus) swimming in a pond on a Crocodile farm in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
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Close-up of Nile crocodile head (Crocodylus niloticus) swimming in a pond on a Crocodile farm in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is an African crocodile and the second largest extant reptile in the world, after the saltwater crocodile. The Nile crocodile is quite widespread throughout sub-saharan Africa, occurring mostly in the central, eastern, southern and some western parts of the continent and lives in different types of aquatic environments such as lakes, rivers and marshlands. Although capable of living in saline environments, this species is rarely found in saltwater, but occasionally inhabits deltas and brackish lakes. The range of this species once stretched northward throughout the Nile, as far north as the Nile delta. On average the Nile crocodile is between 4.1 metres (13 ft) to 5 metres (16 ft), weighing around 410 kg (900 lb). However, specimens measuring 6.1 metres (20 ft) in length and weighing 900 kg (2, 000 lb) are not uncommon. They have thick scaly skin that is heavily armored
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This print captures a close-up of a Nile crocodile head as it gracefully swims in a serene pond on a Crocodile farm in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. The Nile crocodile, scientifically known as Crocodylus niloticus, is an iconic African reptile and holds the title for being the second largest extant reptile globally, just behind the saltwater crocodile. Found predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa, this remarkable species thrives in various aquatic environments such as lakes, rivers, and marshlands. While they can tolerate saline conditions to some extent, they are rarely spotted in saltwater habitats. However, deltas and brackish lakes occasionally become their temporary homes. Once populating the entire length of the Nile River up to its delta region, these magnificent creatures have an average length ranging from 4.1 meters (13 ft) to 5 meters (16 ft), with weights around 410 kg (900 lb). Astonishingly large specimens measuring up to 6.1 meters (20 ft) long and weighing approximately 900 kg (2,000 lb) are not uncommon. The image showcases their distinctive thick scaly skin that provides them with exceptional protection against potential threats. This stunning print by Dewald Kirsten beautifully portrays both the power and elegance embodied by these ancient reptiles that continue to fascinate us with their prehistoric allure.
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