Watch What Happens When Four People Foolishly Try to Take a Photo on Top of a Live Crocodile

Posing next to a crocodile may not seem like the most sensible thing to do, but in at least two areas of Africa it is encouraged. The first is a in Paga in Ghana. These crocs are known to be very friendly and visitors can even sit on them to have their photographs taken. Guides can summon the crocodiles to the shore when there are some tourists who want to take their picture. Another is the Kachikally crocodile pool in Gambia. This is a privately owned pool where crocodiles roam freely and can be approached and touched by tourists. As the clip at the bottom of this page shows, it is always wise to be respectful of these potentially dangerous animals. Even friendly crocodiles have a limit to their patience!

Where Do Crocodiles Normally Live?

are very special reptiles who belong to the same group as dinosaurs. There are which include the saltwater crocodile which is found in India, Australia, and Micronesia. In , native species include the West African crocodile and the West African slender snouted crocodile. Crocodiles are always found near or in water. They like wetland habitats in warm tropical waters in the southern hemisphere. In Africa, crocodiles are found in freshwater marshes, as well as in rivers, lakes, and mangrove swamps.

How Do Crocodiles Normally Behave?

Crocodiles are social animals who live in groups with a hierarchical structure. It is usually the biggest male who is in charge, and he gets to choose the best basking spots. Having said that, the females get their preference during group feeding. During mating, however, males can become highly territorial. Crocodiles communicate vocally using chirping and bellowing. They are also highly intelligent animals who observe the behavior of their prey and learn how to catch it! They are very good at working out when prey animals come to the water to drink. Some crocodiles have even use nesting materials to lure birds towards them.

Crocodiles are cooperative hunters and work together to bring down their prey. They have also been seen play wrestling, riding on each other’s backs, and swimming together for entertainment.

Humans are not the normal prey of crocodiles. They eat fish, crustaceans, birds, and some mammals. However, crocs can be aggressive and have been .

Watch the Extraordinary Clip Below