The scales on the flank of the Crocodiles flank are not a ridged as the horny scutes along the top of the back and tail.

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The scales on the flank of the Crocodiles flank are not a ridged as the horny scutes along the top of the back and tail. These scales do not act as solar panels like the scutes

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Size: 5800px × 4010px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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