World’s smallest crocodile in high demand for bushmeat trade in Nigeria

Mongabay
Sep 17, 2026, 7:07 am82 ptsTrending
The African dwarf crocodile is the world’s smallest living crocodile. These reptiles, nocturnal predators of crabs, gastropods and the occasional fish or small mammal, can reach 2 meters (6.6 feet) in length. They are found in dense swamps and flooded forests across large parts of West and Central Africa.…

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