The Nile crocodile is one of the most fearsome predators in the world, sitting at the top of the food chain within its ...

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 ...

Three-dimensional x-ray scans have revealed the last hours of a Nile crocodile that was mummified in ancient Egypt. The surprise discovery provides important evidence for how the Egyptians viewed and ...

One of the world's deadliest animals, the crocodile is a fascinating and genuinely terrifying creature — especially in comparison to their evolutionary cousins, alligators. Though they are often ...

A famous Nile crocodile named Henry just celebrated a birthday last year, turning 124 in December. This living fossil currently resides at Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa, after being ...