Other Names
- Nile Crocodile
- Garwe (Shona)
- Ngewna (Shona)
- Ingwenya (Ndebele)
Type:
Reptile
Order:
Crocodilia
Diet:
What a crocodile eats varies with species, size and age. Crocodiles mainly eat fish, amphibians and a wide range of large vertebrates, including antelope, buffalo, young hippos, and large cats. Fish and smaller vertebrates often form the greatest part of their diet, they also however have a reputation as being man-eaters.
Size:
Reaches a length of 5m
Weight:
Larger crocodile species can weigh anything between 90 and 100 kgs
Protection Status:
General Background:
Places in which they are found in Zimbabwe: