Crocodiles can scull very quietly through the water with their tails. They can approach river banks with barely ripple to give away their presence. Usually crocodiles lie silent and submerged in water, only their eyes, nostrils and ears breaking the surface. When an animal comes their eyes vanish from the water with a ripple. Then suddenly they burst from the water in a splashing furry and lunge, jaws open, for their prey.
A crocodile's bony, leathery skin is so tough that many bullets can not penetrate it. Beneath its scaly sheath and craggy osteoderms is another layer of armor, built of rows of bony overlapping shingles, or osteoscutes, that are both strong and flexible. And beneath that formidable barrier is an immune system more powerful than that of humans. It is capable of killing the HIV virus and fending off severe infections and diseases that would kill people.
Interesting narrative, Annie. Sounds like these creatures of prehistoric ancestry might still be around post-humanity. Your shot illustrates the words quite chillingly (if there is such a word!).
this one is totally stunning! you have really captured some amazing shots. I know I've got hundreds from my trip up there, but nothing like this wonderful image! fav
OK, that was a truly scary description to read! I am starting to feel that when we have eradicated all living creatures, including many humans, that crocodiles will be the last ones standing, and will inherit the earth!!
@maggiemae rather them than cockroaches :)
thank you so much ladies - I am quite fond of crocodiles :)
@gigiflower in the wet season they may become more active
You made it really well-hidden, so well that it looks more like a pattern rather than a reptile. Great!