A crocodile takes up position by the bridge structure on the Katuma River where the channel forces fish to swim by his waiting jaws. Sensory pits on h


A crocodile takes up position by the bridge structure on the Katuma River where the channel forces fish to swim by his waiting jaws. Sensory pits on his muzzle tells him when prey are in range.


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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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