Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) are one of Africa’s ...

The Nile crocodile found across Africa is a giant aquatic reptile that is known for its extraordinary hunting abilities and strong nurturing instinct. These reptiles are apex predators in their ...

Crocodiles are often described as survivors from a distant past. Creatures that have changed very little despite millions of years passing. Among them, two species repeatedly capture attention: the ...