Food
Carnivore
Nile crocodiles eat fish, zebras and antelope.
Meat eater
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Nile Crocodile Facts for Kids: N Is for Nile Crocodile
Nile crocodiles are the biggest reptiles in Africa. Mother crocodiles gently carry their babies in their mouths. Here are easy Nile crocodile facts for kids: what Nile crocodiles eat, how big they grow, what a baby Nile crocodile is called and where Nile crocodiles live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter N.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Nile crocodiles
Two more true facts about the Nile crocodile that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Nile Crocodile”
Nile Crocodile starts with the letter N. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
It is the largest crocodile in Africa.
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One more fact
Mothers guard their nests for about three months.
Act it outMove like a Nile crocodile for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter N in “Nile Crocodile”.
Ask a questionWhat would a Nile crocodile eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Nile Crocodile Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Nile crocodile, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A nile crocodile is up to 5 m (16 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Nile crocodiles live for about 70 to 100 years.
LifespanBaby
Hatchling
A baby Nile crocodile is called a hatchling.
Baby nameGroup
Bask
A group of Nile crocodiles is called a bask.
Group nameHabitat
Rivers & swamps
Nile crocodiles are found in rivers and lakes of Africa.
Where they liveAnimal type
Reptile
Nile crocodiles are the biggest reptiles in Africa. Mother crocodiles gently carry their babies in their mouths.
Nile Crocodile is a reptileLetter
N is for Nile crocodile
Nile Crocodile has 13 letters and starts with N.
Say: Nile Crocodile
Quick quiz
Nile Crocodile Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Nile Crocodile Coloring Page: Letter N Worksheet
Done reading about the Nile crocodile? Print the free letter N sheet, say “N is for Nile crocodile” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Nile Crocodile Questions Kids Ask
Nile crocodiles eat fish, zebras and antelope. That makes the Nile crocodile a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A nile crocodile is up to 5 m (16 ft) long.
Nile crocodiles live for about 70 to 100 years.
A baby Nile crocodile is called a hatchling.
A group of Nile crocodiles is called a bask.
Nile crocodiles live in rivers and lakes of Africa. Their favorite habitat is: rivers & swamps.
Yes. The Nile crocodile is a reptile. Nile crocodiles are the biggest reptiles in Africa. Mother crocodiles gently carry their babies in their mouths.
Nile Crocodile starts with the letter N. Say it slowly and listen for the N sound at the start.
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