Nile crocodile

The Nile crocodile may be found throughout the river. Crocodiles are the world's largest and heaviest reptiles in general, and the Nile crocodile is one of the largest, reaching lengths of up to 6 meters (20 feet). It is found across Sub-Saharan Africa, mostly in the central, eastern, and southern areas, and lives in a variety of aquatic settings such as lakes, rivers, swamps, and marshlands.

Nile crocodiles are opportunistic apex predators; they are an extremely aggressive crocodile capable of consuming practically any animal within their range. They are generalists, eating a wide range of prey. Their food consists primarily of various fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. They are ambush predators who can wait hours, days, or even weeks for the right opportunity to strike. They are quick predators who wait for a prey item to reach within striking distance. Even quick prey is vulnerable to assault. Nile crocodiles, like other crocodiles, have a strong bite that is unique among other creatures, as well as sharp, conical teeth that penetrate into flesh, providing an almost impossible-to-loosen hold. They can exert strong force for long periods of time, which is useful for holding down heavy prey underwater until they drown.