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Crocodile, the killler of water
Crocodile, the killler of water
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Crocodile, the killler of water
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A big crocodile killing a young bullshark
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another pic from the same attack
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Manu Aiyappa Kanjithanda:
Big Catch - Mugger catch Pelican series., The mugger crocodile is a skilled predator that preys on a variety of species. Like other crocodilians they are ambush hunters and wait for their prey to come close. They wait camouflaged in the murky waters to launch the attack in the suitable moment. Mugger crocodiles have been documented using lures to hunt prey such as birds. This means they are among the first reptiles recorded to use tools. By balancing sticks and branches on their heads, Mugger crocodiles are able to lure birds looking for suitable nesting material. This strategy, which is shared by the American alligator, is particularly effective during the nesting season, in which birds are more likely to gather appropriate nesting materials. (Wiki) Mugger crocodile, RBS - Karnataka, Jan - 2015.,  *This image is copyright of its original author
 (12-05-2015, 12:22 AM)sanjay Wrote: Read this very interesting blog on how a young elephant calf was attacked by crocodile and saved himself with the help of his herd. This is another proof of the strength of elephant calves, I have witnessed seven crocodile attacks on baby elephants and the calf always survives, a crocodile this size will pull a wildebeest/zebra/kudu into the water more often than not, but even baby elephants are too much for the crocodiles.
Found this floating about google+ so I don't know the story behind it
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@SVTIGRIS here's the article about it...
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Crocodile-Attacks-Elephant-Bites-the-Pachyderm-by-Its-Trunk-472437.shtml
There were dramatic scenes on the Mara River as a large crocodile pulled a young hippo from the water flaying him around. Photos courtesy of Patrick Reynolds, Governors Il Moran Camp Manager.
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Crocodile sharing meal with Lions from Sabi sand
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Check out this awesome guy with a mugger in the back round.
Nonita Lall Qureshi New Delhi, India · Gharial on the banks of the Chambal river.Mar 2015  *This image is copyright of its original author
Senehas Karunarathna:
Mugger @ Ginikasewala, Yala National Park ~ 2014.07.19  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Burrard-Lucas Photography:
This crocodile made a spectacular leap into the Luangwa River as I drifted past in a small boat!  *This image is copyright of its original author Incredible action shot of a Crocodile snapping at and catching a young impala. Seen near Tzendze in the Northern part of Kruger National Park Credits:Karen  *This image is copyright of its original author
A baby zebra is caught.It was pulled away from the line by its front leg Then 4 crocs join in the party and the water turns red. Seconds later the crocs are back on the hunt.
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Wild Card Blog:
A croc-sized snack You may have seen this photo of a massive crocodile doing its rounds on social networks... If you haven't, you're in for a surprise. Wild got in touch with the photographer, Bernard JeFrey Steele, to find out about his fantastic sighting. - See more at: http://www.wildcard.co.za/blog.htm?actio...aSg4y.dpuf "My wife and I had spent a week and a bit in Kruger and had an absolutely fantastic time. We stayed at a few of the camps down south but particularly had a soft spot for Lower Sabie. "Before long we had to leave the park. I had planned a few days of sightseeing around the Graskop area before returning to Cape Town. "After a few really interesting days we decided that since it was my birthday, and as a treat, we would go back to Kruger as day visitors for one last chance of game viewing. We entered the park and ambled along towards Lower Sabie. Taking in the sights at Sunset Dam, we spotted a massive crocodile with a warthog in his mouth making his way down the bank and passing right in front of our car. "It took us some time to get the camera and video camera sorted but excitedly I managed to get a few snaps of him and my wife got some video footage. The video doesn't do him justice, this croc was immense, even with his tail missing a few inches! He then got up and crossed the road, went down the bank and out of sight. At that point we decided to drive on and let him enjoy his hard-earned feast in peace. "In a post I made on the SANParks forum at the time I was convinced he was making his way to the river to secure his meal from all the competition in the dam. In any event it ended a really fantastic trip for us on an absolute high. A case of being in the right place at the right time!" Photographs and text by Bernard JeFrey Steele. Photographs taken at Sunset Dam on 22/10/2004  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Eagle Eye Photography:
Nile Crocodile with Water Mongoose as prey. Taken at Lake Panic in Kruger National Park.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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