Topic

Read through the slides and discuss what you see.

Can you design a poster warning people to stay away from the
crocodiles in the Nile.

Use some of the information you have found out to explain to

people why they are so dangerous!
 The Nile Crocodile
This crocodile is the biggest freshwater predator in Africa.

“Nile Crocodile” by Daryl Mitchell is licensed under CC BY 2.0

 “Crocodiles - Messica” by Ton Rulkens is licensed under CC BY 2.0

The Nile Crocodile is a cold-blooded reptile that uses the sun to

warm up.
 They are fast over
short distances on land.

They have many,

very sharp teeth.
They are dangerous reptiles and should not be approached.
 How Long Do They Live For?
We can not be 100 percent sure about crocodiles that live in the wild, but
crocodiles living in captivity give us some idea about how long they live.

They may
live up to
100 years.

“Nile Crocodile” by Bob Adams is licensed under CC BY 2.0

 How Big Can They Grow?
The Nile Crocodile adult can Nile crocodile males can
weigh between 220 – 550 kg. grow to 4,2 m long and
females to 2,4 – 3,8 m long.
 What Is Their Habitat?
They live throughout Southern Africa, in the Nile Basin
and in Madagascar.

They are found in rivers, freshwater marshes,

and mangrove swamps.
 Diet
Nile crocodiles eat mainly fish, but it will attack almost anything,
including zebras, small hippos, porcupines, birds, and other crocodiles.
 Reproduction
Female Nile Crocodiles will dig a hole in a sandy riverbank, and lay up
to twelve eggs. The female and the male guard the nest during the
incubation period, which lasts for about two to three months. After the
eggs hatch they stay close to their mothers for a few years so that she
can protect them.