The crocdiles of Katavi National Park are famous for their unusual habit of digging caves and burrows to seek a cool, damp place to escape to during t

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The crocdiles of Katavi National Park are famous for their unusual habit of digging caves and burrows to seek a cool, damp place to escape to during the hot dry times when the Katuma River dries out.

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Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
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