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CROCODYLUS NILOTICUS [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

The common African crocodile, sometimes growing to a length of 20 feet; in some areas it is greatly reduced in number and now rare.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reptiles et amphibiens
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Le crocodile du Nil peut atteindre 5 m de long; son museau est allongé, une fois et demie à deux fois plus long qu'il n'est large à sa base. Cette espèce se rencontre en Afrique au sud du Sahara, à Madagascar et aux Comores; elle y fréquente les rivières, lacs et marécages.

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