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== About == | |||
The <b>Nile crocodile</b> is a large species of crocodile native to over 26 countries in Africa. Despite its name it is not only found in and near the river Nile that spans a total of eleven countries. The species is assumed to have been around in its current state for 5 to 7 million years and has influenced several African cultures. In Ancient Egyptian culture it was ever-present in the form of the crocodile-headed God Sobek/Suchus. | |||
== Observations == | == Observations == | ||
== In captivity == | === In captivity === | ||
=== Deceased === | |||
== | ==== Mummies of Nile crocodiles found in Egypt ==== | ||
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File:Crocodylus_niloticus_01.jpg | File:Crocodylus_niloticus_01.jpg | ||
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[[Category:Typical Crocodiles]] | [[Category:Typical Crocodiles]] | ||
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About
The Nile crocodile is a large species of crocodile native to over 26 countries in Africa. Despite its name it is not only found in and near the river Nile that spans a total of eleven countries. The species is assumed to have been around in its current state for 5 to 7 million years and has influenced several African cultures. In Ancient Egyptian culture it was ever-present in the form of the crocodile-headed God Sobek/Suchus.
