The herd of zebra pictured shortly before entering the water. MASAI MARA, KENYA: JAW-DROPPING images show the moment a crocodile happily devoured a ze
The herd of zebra pictured shortly before entering the water. MASAI MARA, KENYA: JAW-DROPPING images show the moment a crocodile happily devoured a zebra drum stick just like it was visiting KFC. The herd of zebras can be seen waiting on the riverbank for the right time to cross the Mara River, before one brave 850-pound zebra decided to take the lead. Sadly for this would-be leader, pictures show how the crocodiles were waiting to devour them. Another photo shows a nearby hippo watching on ? with the wise reptiles choosing to leave this hefty 40,000 pound animal alone. Photographer, Nimit Virdi (32) from Wellington, India, was on a game drive in the Masai Mara National Park, Kenya, when he witnessed this incredible sight. According to Nimit, there must have been over 1,000 zebras and the inquisitive photographer watched for two hours as they headed down to the water for a quick drink before dashing back up to the safety of the bank. Eventually, one brave zebra decided to jump in ? leading the herd into the river. Over 10 Nile crocodiles quickly descended upon the waters and within a matter of minutes, the zebra had been torn apart ? with several other fatalities following in due course. The 850-pound zebras were no match for the 1,200-pound crocodiles who can travel through water at 35 kilometres-per-hour. Sensing the nearby prey, Nimit recalls how quickly the crocodiles descended upon the river. Nile crocodiles each have 68 teeth ? plenty to seek into their prey ? and can eat up to half their body weight. / Nimit Virdi
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