Nile Crocodile

The second largest of all crocodilians, the **Nile crocodile**(*Crocodylus niloticus*) is a supremely adapted aquatic predator, with a streamlined body, a long, powerful tail, webbed hind feet, and long, powerful jaws, ideally suited for grabbing and holding onto prey. The eyes, ears and nostrils are located on top of the head, allowing the crocodile to lie low in the water, almost totally submerged and hidden from prey. A special valve at the back of the throat allows the mouth to be opened to catch and hold prey underwater without water entering the throat.In addition to a good sense of smell and excellent night vision, the Nile crocodile also possess sensory pits in the scales along the side of the jaw, used to detect movement and vibrations in the water. Like all true crocodiles, the enlarged fourth tooth on the lower jaw is clearly visible when the mouth is closed, a feature which distinguishes this group from other crocodilians, such as alligators. The body of the adult Nile crocodile is a grey-olive colour, with a yellowish belly, while the juvenile is more greenish or dark olive-brown, with black cross-banding on the tail and body, which becomes fainter in adults. In general, the male Nile crocodile grows larger than the female.

## Collection Chamber Games (Resurrected Time)

Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Collection (African Elephant & Nile Crocodile get reincarnation)
The **Nile Crocodile** is a large African reptile that is adoptable in all three *Wildlife Park* games.

## Description

The Nile Crocodile is believed to be the second-largest extant member of the crocodile family. Males can reach a length of up to 5 meters (16.4 feet), but larger specimens have been reported. The Nile crocodile can be found throughout sub-Saharan Africa in a wide range of aquatic habitats and is believed to be the most common crocodile on the continent.

Like most crocodiles, Nile crocodiles are opportunistic ambush hunters that will eat anything they can catch, from fish and insects to large ungulates. They typically wait by the water's edge and ambush prey as they come down to drink, sometimes waiting for weeks. Their large jaws can produce one of the strongest bite forces in the animal kingdom, preventing its prey from escaping while the crocodile drowns it. Although they hunt alone, Nile crocodiles are quite social and will often gather in groups to bask.

## Wildlife Park

The Nile crocodile is an adoptable animal in *Wildlife Park* and is available in the base game.

## Wildlife Park 2

The Nile crocodile is an adoptable animal in *Wildlife Park 2* and is available in the base game.

### Giant Crocodile

The **Giant Crocodile** is an adoptable animal in *Wildlife Park 2* that is separate from the Nile Crocodile. As its name suggests, it is identifiable by its significantly larger size. It is based on "Gustave", a real-life nile crocodile who became notorious as a man-eater; during his lifetime, he is believed to have killed over 300 people.

One of the in-game missions identifies the giant crocodile as Gustave. The crocodile is listed as being 12m long, much larger than Gustave, and is closer in length to prehistoric crocodilians such as *Sarcosuchus* and *Deinosuchus*.

## Wildlife Park 3

The Nile crocodile is an adoptable animal in *Wildlife Park 3*. It is included in the *Africa* expansion pack.