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Nile crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

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Habitat:

Spotted in the W National Park in Niger. The Nile Crocodile almost disappeared from Niger river. It was hunted for its leather and meat. Nowadays, its habitat is massively destroyed by human activity.

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PublishedMarch 21, 2012

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