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Ecology

Dangerous Neighbors: Hippopotami and Nile Crocodiles

Posted June 4th, 2011 by Cendan Luis

The African waterways are by no means tranquil environments. Most animals which dare to approach the water’s edge put their lives at risk, as these waters are home to one of Africa’s most formidable predators, the deadly Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). With powerful jaws which can slam shut with incredible pressure and strong teeth designed [...]

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Herpetology

Lords of the Waterways: Studying Nile Crocodiles

Posted November 23rd, 2010 by Cendan Luis

Very few visual examples of a time when giant reptiles walked the earth can be seen today apart from fossils. However, there do exist animals that reflect the power and majesty of those ancient creatures. The order Crocodilia makes up a good portion of these prehistorically detailed animals.

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Ethology

Rogues: Studying Man-eaters

Posted August 19th, 2010 by Cendan Luis

We hear about it every now and again; people killed and eaten by animals throughout the world. Whether it is lions in Africa hunting human prey, or the occasional shark attack in the popular beaches, we hear about these cases and usually demonize the animal responsible for the death. Some say the animals should not [...]

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