This fearsome reptile is the Nile Crocodile. These gigantic animals have not been seen around the Nile for many years, though recently they've started making a comeback behind the Aswan Dam. The skin of the Nile Crocodile, unlike that of most reptiles, is not shed, but grows with the animal. Although crocodiles look like alligators, they can be distinguished by their longer, narrower snout, and their fourth tooth, which sticks out from the lower jaw rather than fitting neatly into the upper jaw. The adults can reach lengths of over 10 feet and can weigh up to 1500 pounds.
Crocodiles swim mostly with their tails.
Though their back feet are webbed, they rarely use them underwater. On land, they use their powerful legs to move around. Inc. Employee All Content, Graphic Art, Design, Layout, and Scripting Code Copyright 1997 by InterCity Oz, Inc.