Nile Crocodile

==Summary==
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is an African crocodile, the largest freshwater predator in Africa, and may be considered the second-largest extant reptile and crocodilian in the world, after the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). The Nile crocodile is quite widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, occurring mostly in the central, eastern, and southern regions of the continent, and lives in different types of aquatic environments such as lakes, rivers, and marshlands. Although capable of living in saline environments, this species is rarely found in saltwater, but occasionally inhabits deltas and brackish lakes. The range of this species once stretched northward throughout the Nile, as far north as the Nile delta. On average, the adult male Nile crocodile is between 3.5 and 5 m (11.5 and 16.4 ft) in length and weighs 225 to 750 kg (500 to 1,650 lb). However, specimens exceeding 6.1 m (20 ft) in length and weighing up to 1,090 kg (2,400 lb) have been recorded. Sexual dimorphism is prevalent, and females are usually about 30% smaller than males. They have thick, scaly, heavily armored skin.
Nile crocodiles are opportunistic apex predators; a very aggressive species of crocodile, they are capable of taking almost any animal within their range. They are generalists, taking a variety of prey. Their diet consists mostly of different species of fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. They are ambush predators that can wait for hours, days, and even weeks for the suitable moment to attack. They are agile predators and wait for the opportunity for a prey item to come well within attack range. Even swift prey are not immune to attack. Like other crocodiles, Nile crocodiles have an extremely powerful bite that is unique amongst all animals, and sharp, conical teeth that sink into flesh, allowing for a grip that is almost impossible to loosen. They can apply high levels of force for extended periods of time, a great advantage for holding down large prey underwater to drown.
Nile crocodiles are relatively social crocodiles. They share basking spots and large food sources, such as schools of fish and big carcasses. Their strict hierarchy is determined by size. Large, old males are at the top of this hierarchy and have primary access to food and the best basking spots. Crocodiles tend to respect this order; when it is infringed, the results are often violent and sometimes fatal. Like most other reptiles, Nile crocodiles lay eggs; these are guarded by the females. The hatchlings are also protected for a period of time, but hunt by themselves and are not fed by the parents. The Nile crocodile is one of the most dangerous species of crocodile and is responsible for hundreds of human deaths every year. It is a rather common species of crocodile and is not endangered despite some regional declines or extinctions.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher via piercing damage | , higher via piercing damage
Key: Male | Female
Name: Nile Crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus
Origin: The Real World
Gender: Varies between individuals
Age: Varies between individuals. mature males usually older than 16 years, while mature females usually older than 12-14 years. The oldest specimen is 123 years old.
Classification: Reptilia, Crocodylomorpha, Eusuchia, Crocodilia, Crocodylidae, Crocodylus
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Natural Weaponry (Teeth and claws), Enhanced Smell, Stealth Mastery
Attack Potency: Wall level (Can easily kill primates, deer, zebras, lions and wildebeests. Larger individuals can prey on giraffes, cape buffaloes and young elephants. They are typically wary to go after larger mammals but the largest individuals can take on hippos and elephants.https://youtu.be/ZVAMnirC72c?t=21 (Ar) Can also fight against and kill other comparable nile crocodiles), higher via piercing damage (Is second only to the saltwater crocodile in terms of size. Bite force was measured at 22 kN or 5000 lbf) | Street level (Average females can stagger mature elephantshttps://youtu.be/ZVAMnirC72c?t=21 (Ar)), higher via piercing damage
Speed: Below Average Human on land (A galloping crocodile can reach 14 km/h), Athletic Human in water (Nile crocodiles can swim up to 30-35 km/h in water), Superhuman combat speed and reactions (Can grab humans, gazelles and zebras before they can react. Even Cheetahs are not exempt of the nile crocodile's deadly speed)
Lifting Strength: Class 5 (A nile crocodile once staggered a fully-mature elephant by the trunk with its bite-force alone.https://youtu.be/ZVAMnirC72c?t=21 (Ar) Shouldn't be much weaker than saltwater crocodiles)
Striking Strength: Wall level | Street level
Durability: Wall level (Regularly survives high-caliber rounds, and withstands attacks from other large physically comparable African animals like buffaloes, lions,The Greatest Battle In The Animal Kingdom | Lion VS Crocodile - YouTube (Ar) hippoes, elephants and other crocodiles. They are also capable of surviving vicious car collisions) | Street level (Should be able to withstand attacks from animals on this level (like lions))
Stamina: Athletic, but they can suffer from lactic acid
Range: Standard Melee Range 
Standard Equipment: None notable 
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: Quite slow on land, plagued by lactic acid after long physical activity, their eyes and snout are incredibly sensitive.Who, what, why: How do you fight off a crocodile? - BBC News Cold-blooded,Adelaidean -- Crocodile evolution no heart-warmer relies on their habitat for survival,Adelaidean -- Crocodile evolution no heart-warmer and their jaw-opening muscles are significantly weaker than their jaw-closing muscles.All about crocodiles, their strength, and rubber bands | HeraldNet.com
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Cave Bear (The Real World) Cave Bear's Profile (Battle took place in a forest with a lake in it. The Crocodile started in the water while the Bear started on the land)
Losses:
Inconclusive:
==References==
Category:Real World
Category:Animals
Category:Reptiles
Category:Crocodyliform
Category:Bodily Weaponry Users
Category:Enhanced Senses Users
Category:Stealth Masters
Category:Claw Users
Category:Characters