Nile Crocodile

Nile Crocodile

General Characteristics-Live until around age 45-Covered in thick gray-green scales-Can be up to 16 ft. long-Weigh up to 500 pounds-Have 64-68 cone shaped teeth

Fun Fact! Nile Crocodiles are very caring parents. They will fiercly guard their nests and carry their new borns in their mouths for protection.

IntroductionToday we are traveling to the heart of Africa and exploring some of the Nile river's most aggressive river dwellers; The Nile Crocodile! You will hunt for facts to learn all about this fascinating creature.