Nile crocodiles: Photographic snapshots

By Boris Mayer

Nile crocodiles are fascinating and awe-inspiring creatures that are native to many parts of the African continent. This illustrated book shows in more than 60 black and white photographs the fascination of these primeval creatures. The photographs are complemented by basic information about crocodiles and fairy tales from various African countries in which crocodiles play a special role.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
• Release date: Jun 25, 2024
• ISBN: 9783759700629

Boris Mayer

Born in 1977, the Frankfurt native studied art history. For over a decade, he was active as a presenter of a hip-hop radio show in the Rhine-Main area and also developed a deep passion for photography, with a particular interest in landscape, architecture and animal photography. Storytelling has always fascinated him and ultimately led him to pick up a pen and write his own stories.

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Table of Content

Foreword

Introduction

Crocodylus niloticus

Physical Features

Origin of the name

Habitat and distribution

Reproduction and life cycle

Short but powerful: the legs

Crocodiles and their territory

Threats and protection

The teeth of crocodiles

Crocodile sleeping habits

Crocodile eyelids

Fables: The Quarrel between the Leopard and the Crocodile

Nutrition and hunting behaviour

Fables: How the Rooster is related to the Crocodile

The protective scale armor of Crocodiles

Fables: Why Crocodiles attacks Humans

Survival strategies in dry seasons

Gender determination by temperature

Swallowing instead of chewing

Understanding crocodile digestive processes

The record-breaking bite force of Crocodiles

Fables: The friendship between the Monkey and the Crocodile

Threatening gestures towards conspecifics

Fables: Turned into a Crocodile

Fables: The ingenious tale of the Hare, the Elephant and the Crocodile

Fables: The ungrateful Crocodile

Identifying natural predators of Crocodiles

How Crocodiles regulate their body temperature

Sensitivity of Crocodile skin

Note on the pictures & Acknowledgements

Sources

Foreword

Greetings to all who embark on the captivating journey through the pages of this remarkable photo book!

As the Ambassador of Zambia to the Federal Republic of Germany, it fills me with great joy to take you on a fascinating exploration into the impressive world of Nile crocodiles. Authored by Boris Mayer, a dedicated amateur photographer from Germany who is fascinated by the unparalleled beauty of Zambia, this photo book, illustrated with high-contrast black-and-white photographs, takes us on a journey through the Kalimba Reptile Park, located nearby Zambia's vibrant capital, Lusaka, with some wonderful images from our neighboring country Botswana in the Chobe National Park.

Within these pages, you will discover the fascination and raw power of Nile crocodiles, extraordinary creatures that occupy a unique place in the ecosystem, being one of the few creatures to have survived the extinction of the dinosaurs one hundred and eighty million years ago.

Despite the diversity of reptiles inhabiting the Kalimba Reptile Park, from venomous snakes to majestic constrictors, it is much more than just a collection of animals. It serves as a sanctuary and an important educational center, inviting visitors from around the world to experience the remarkable