Crocodiles are believed to be over 200 million years old. These fierce and powerful creatures were feared and worshiped in the Nile Valley.
Crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles whose species is perhaps 200 million years old or older. They are found in many parts of the world and were known and feared by the ancient Egyptians residing in the Nile Valley.
Ancient Egyptian’s Fear of Crocodiles
Part of the fear can be attributed to their size with adult males usually measure from approximately 11 feet to 16 feet with some specimens as large as 18 feet. Most mature Nile crocodiles weigh in the range of 500 pounds, but some older specimens have weighted as much as a ton.
In the water, the Nile crocodile is quick and agile. It relies on both movement and pressure sensors to catch any prey in or near the water. Out of water it can move quickly over short distances at speeds up to 7 miles per hour while whipping its tail in a “snake like” motion.
