A famished crocodile fiercely contended with competitors to feast on a deceased giraffe within a nature reserve in South Africa.
Approaching the lifeless creature, the reptile clamped its jaws onto it within Kruger National Park.
Outmatching other reptiles, the sizable crocodile claimed the carcass, sinking its teeth into the 188-stone remains at Lower Sabie on October 28.
Adult crocodiles can feed on a wide range of vertebrates including, buffalo, young hippos, and large cats
A hungry crocodile fought off rivals to feed on a dead giraffe at a nature reserve in South Africa
The reptile approached the dead animal before sinking its jaws into it at Kruger National Park
The substantial crocodile triumphed over other reptiles, securing access to the 188-stone carcass at Lower Sabie on October 28, where it promptly sunk its teeth into the prey..
Adult crocodiles display a diverse diet, preying on various vertebrates such as buffaloes, young hippos, and sizable felines. However, their primary sustenance typically comprises fish and smaller vertebrates.
Crocodiles are notorious for their man-eating tendencies, contributing to a few hundred fatalities annually.
Nile crocodiles frequently engage in scavenging activities, often feeding on carcasses as part of their feeding behavior.
Their diet primarily consists of fish and smaller vertebrates, constituting the main portion of their food intake.
This particular species constructs hole nests, burrowing them up to 50cm deep within sandy banks, typically located several meters away from the water source.
Female crocodiles lay sizable clutches of around 40 to 60 eggs at a time and maintain a constant vigilance near the nest.
The incubation period for these eggs spans an average of 80 to 90 days. Upon hatching, the female crocodiles open the nest and transport the juveniles to the water.
Crocodiles have a reputation of being man-eaters. They account for hundreds of deaths each year