Nile Crocodile Collection

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niliticus) on shore of Mara River with open jaws, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) with mouth open, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Nile crocodile Crocodylus niloticus, illustration
Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), illustration

Reptiles lithograph 1888
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms Illustrierte Naturgeschichte der drei Reiche Franz StrAÔé¼ssles - Wilhelm Nitzschke, Stuttgart 1888

Africa, Zambia, South Luangwa National Park. A big crocodile sleeping open mouthed in the Luangwa river.

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered)
FLO4655192 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered), and caiman or dragon lizard, Caiman yacare 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Al

Engraving depicting Nile crocodiles, an African crocodile, the largest freshwater predator in Africa, 19th century
5308927 Engraving depicting Nile crocodiles, an African crocodile, the largest freshwater predator in Africa, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nile crocodiles, an African crocodile)

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (Common crocodile, Lacerta crocodilus)
FLO4694863 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (Common crocodile, Lacerta crocodilus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Critically endangered gharial, Gavialis gangeticus, and Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus
FLO4685006 Critically endangered gharial, Gavialis gangeticus, and Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. Fossil skeletons of an ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus

Portrait of a Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, with its mouth open to help it cool off. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Two Nile crocodiles, Crocodylus niloticus, resting on a bank of the Mara River. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Danger Lurking
Etienne Steenkamp

RF - Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus head close up with jaws open, Chobe river, Botswana)
RF - Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus head close up with jaws open, Chobe river, Botswana. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) Chobe National Park, Botswana, June

A Nile crocodile eats a chicken at a farm in the South Moravian village of Velky Karlov May 16, 2011. The farm is part of the Jevisovice agricultural co-operative

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. September

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) on the river bed, Okavango River, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) making its way through sand to the Rufiji River, Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Nile Crocodile, Chobe River, Botswana

Nile Crocodile, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Young Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) basking on an exposed log, Chobe River, Botswana

Animals and plants of the Valley of the Nile (colour litho)
3101068 Animals and plants of the Valley of the Nile (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Valley of the Nile: Nile Crocodile)

The crocodile (coloured engraving)
997408 The crocodile (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Nile Crocodile (colour litho)
998679 Nile Crocodile (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der Amphibien in ihren)

Nilkrokodil (chromolitho)
5211313 Nilkrokodil (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nilkrokodil. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Nile Crocodile (colour litho)
2817968 Nile Crocodile (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nile Crocodile)

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) waiting to attack White-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus) as they cross the Mara River

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) at night, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) making its way down sand bank into to the Rufiji Rivre, Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Nile Crocodiles feeding on Zebra foal Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) detail, Mpumalanga, South-Africa

Africa. Tanzania. Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) basks in the sun at the Mara River, Serengeti National Park

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus Niloticus) on the shore with mouth wide open, teeth and throat well visible, Crocodile Market, Lake Chamo. Africa, Ethiopia

Illustration, Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) with its jaws wide open, side view

Nile Crocodile Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Nile Crocodile Gambia Africa

Namibia. Young crocodiles at a crocodile farm

Huge Nile crocodiles bask on the banks of the Victoria Nile below Murchison Falls where they feed on fish stunned by the force water as they (the fish) are swept over the falls

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus Niloticus) on the shore, Crocodile Market, Lake Chamo. The Crocodile Market, a peninsula in the Nechisar NP in Lake Chamo

Nile Crocodile engraving 1896
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon

Nile Crocodile, Crocodlyus niloticus, caring for newly-hatched young, holdling one small hatchling in her mouth, standing guard over hatching eggs, front view

Crocodlyus niloticus, Nile Crocodile carrying its offspring in its mouth

A Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) on a river bank, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Crocodile Farm, Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), Antananarivo, Madagascar, Africa

Livingstone, Zambia. Extreme Close-up of a Crocodile face

Nile crocodile, Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Nile crocodile or common crocodile -Crocodylus niloticus-, A Limbe, Carmoon, Central Africa, Africa
Nile crocodile or common crocodile -Crocodylus niloticus-, Limbe, Carmoon, Central Africa, Africa

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The mighty Nile crocodile, scientifically known as Crocodylus niloticus, is a fearsome predator that commands attention wherever it goes. With its massive size and powerful jaws, this ancient reptile strikes both awe and fear into the hearts of those who encounter it. In the Mara River, one can witness the sheer dominance of the Nile crocodile as it rests on the shore with its jaws wide open. Its menacing presence sends a clear message to any potential prey that dares to come near. Venturing further into Kruger National Park, we find another captivating sight: a Nile crocodile basking in the sun with its mouth agape. This display showcases not only its impressive set of teeth but also serves as a reminder of its predatory prowess. Dating back to 1888, an old lithograph immortalizes these remarkable reptiles in all their glory. The intricate details captured in this artwork pay homage to their timeless existence and enduring legacy. Traveling across borders to Botswana's Chobe River reveals yet another glimpse into the life of these formidable creatures. A close-up shot emphasizes their ferocity as they navigate through murky waters with jaws wide open - ready for whatever comes their way. In South Africa's Zimanga Private Game Reserve, visitors are treated to an extraordinary spectacle: witnessing a Nile crocodile devouring a chicken at a farm in Velky Karlov village. This scene highlights not only their insatiable appetite but also reminds us of their adaptability even outside natural habitats. Moving along the Okavango River in Botswana's Okavango Delta region unveils yet another facet of these prehistoric beasts. As they make their way through sandy terrain towards Rufiji River or rest peacefully on riverbeds, they demonstrate resilience and survival skills honed over centuries. Tanzania's Mara offers an idyllic backdrop for observing Nile crocodiles soaking up sunlight while basking on riverbanks.