Crocodile

The number of crocodiles in the St. Lucia Wetlands Park estimated to be 3000, and their number in the Kruger Park is just as high. Here a couple of types are represented, the Nile crocodile, which can grow up to a length of six metres, being the most prevalent one. The animals have a strong tail to propel themselves forward in the water. On land they use their equally strong legs to move their massive bodies as fast as arrows through the mud of the riverbank. The crocodile usually goes hunting in the shelter of the evening twilight. While they are small, crocodiles live mainly on worms, beetles and crabs. Later they add fish, waterbirds and medium sized mammals to the list of their prey.

Game reserves: Kruger National Park and St. Lucia Wetlands Park (South Africa).