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

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. Despite being listed as vulnerable on […]

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

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