The Katuma River is famous for it cave digging crocodiles, amongst some of Africa's largest.
The crocodile has evolved superb adaptations to be a survivor, despite being a cold-blooded reptilian its scutes are miniature solar panels for heating the blood as quickly as possible.
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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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