How big can a Nile crocodile get?

Adult males typically reach 3.5 to 5 meters and 225 to 750 kg, though specimens exceeding 6 meters and 1,000 kg have been documented; females run about 30% smaller than males.

How strong is a Nile crocodile's bite?

Its bite force reaches approximately 22 kilonewtons (about 5,000 lbf), placing it among the strongest bites of any living animal.

Were Nile crocodiles important in ancient Egyptian culture?

Yes. Ancient Egyptians worshipped the crocodile as the god Sobek, and Nile crocodiles were sometimes mummified after death and dedicated at temples.

Nile Crocodileナイルワニ

Crocodylus niloticusLC— Least Concern

The Nile crocodile is one of the largest living crocodilian species, ranging across sub-Saharan Africa and an isolated population in Madagascar. A powerful ambush predator with a bite force among the strongest of any living animal, it feeds on fish, birds, mammals, and even other crocodiles, though only about 1% of hatchlings survive to adulthood. Revered in ancient Egypt as the god Sobek and sometimes mummified, it remains a culturally significant apex predator throughout its range.

Nile Crocodile (reference photo) — Photo: Bernard DUPONT / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Crocodilia / Crocodylidae Source
Distribution: Found across sub-Saharan Africa in 26 nations, excluding most of West Africa, plus an isolated population in Madagascar. Source

Did You Know?

Its bite force reaches about 22 kN, among the strongest of any living animal, yet only about 1% of hatchlings survive to adulthood. Source
Sex is determined by incubation temperature, with males only hatching within a narrow range of 31.7 to 34.5°C. Source
Ancient Egyptians worshipped the crocodile as the god Sobek, and Nile crocodiles were sometimes mummified after death and offered at temples. Source

Where to See This Species

1 facilities · 0 individuals

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937

名古屋市東山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNでLC（低懸念）。湿地の保全と地域住民との共存が課題です。

Habitat

アフリカの河川、湖、沼沢、湿地。

Threats

湿地の改変
皮革目的の捕獲
人との衝突

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

湿地保護
個体群調査
地域での共存対策

Sources

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FAQ

How big can a Nile crocodile get?: Adult males typically reach 3.5 to 5 meters and 225 to 750 kg, though specimens exceeding 6 meters and 1,000 kg have been documented; females run about 30% smaller than males. Source
How strong is a Nile crocodile's bite?: Its bite force reaches approximately 22 kilonewtons (about 5,000 lbf), placing it among the strongest bites of any living animal. Source
Were Nile crocodiles important in ancient Egyptian culture?: Yes. Ancient Egyptians worshipped the crocodile as the god Sobek, and Nile crocodiles were sometimes mummified after death and dedicated at temples. Source

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