LIMPOPO SOUTH-AFRICA WHY WE DON'T SWIM IN DAMS AND RIVERS

breezin (69)in #nature • 8 years ago

Limpopo South Africa situated just about on the equator, making for some drastically warm summer months. And with water restictions at a high, you will definately not find a swimmingpool in every other yard.

So why not just dive into the lovely serene dams and rivers so freely available?

The answer is simple. They are home to these adorable little creatures!

Look at the wonderful color and sturdy composition.

Those little cuty pies however eventually become these big Daddies!

Here are some facts from WIKIPEDIA: The Nile crocodile is an African crocodile and may be considered the second largest extant reptile in the world, after the saltwater crocodile. On average, the adult male Nile crocodile is between 3.5 and 5 m (11 ft 6 in and 16 ft 5 in) in length and weighs 225 to 750 kg (496 to 1,653 lb). However, specimens exceeding 6.1 m (20 ft 0 in) in length and weighing up to 1,090 kg (2,400 lb) have been recorded.

Here is some more facts from WIKIPEDIA: The Nile crocodile is an opportunistic apex predator and a very aggressive species of crocodile that is capable of taking almost any animal within its range. They are generalists, taking a variety of prey. Their diet consists mostly of different species of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. The Nile crocodile is an ambush predator that can wait for hours, days and even weeks for the suitable moment to attack. Even swift prey are not immune to attack. Like other crocodiles, Nile crocodiles have an extremely powerful bite that is unique amongst all animals and sharp conical teeth that sink into flesh allowing for a grip that is almost impossible to loosen. They can apply high levels of force for extended periods of time, a great advantage for holding down large prey underwater to drown