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The West African crocodile, desert crocodile, or sacred crocodile (Crocodylus suchus) [2] is a species of crocodile related to, and often confused with, the larger and more aggressive Nile crocodile (C. niloticus).
Paga Crocodile Pond is a sacred pond in Paga in the Upper East Region of Ghana, which is inhabited by West African crocodiles.Due to the friendliness of the reptiles, it has become popular among tourists and the pond is now reliant on tourism to ensure the population of crocodiles remain fed and healthy.
Sobek was also offered mummified crocodile eggs, meant to emphasize the cyclical nature of his solar attributes as Sobek-Ra. [21] Likewise, crocodiles were raised for religious reasons as living incarnations of Sobek. Upon their deaths, they were mummified in a grand ritual display as sacred, but earthly, manifestations of their patron god.
Crocodylus raninus, Borneo crocodile, is currently considered to be a synonym of Crocodylus porosus; whether or not it is a distinct species remains unclear. [5] Crocodylus rhombifer, Cuban crocodile; Crocodylus siamensis, Siamese crocodile; Crocodylus suchus, West African crocodile, desert or sacred crocodile; Crocodylus anthropophagus†
The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau, Gambia, about 10 miles (16km) from the capital Banjul. It is one of three sacred crocodile pools used as sites for fertility rituals. The others are Folonko in Kombo South and Berending on the north bank.
African Fat-tailed Gecko. ... native to rocky deserts and open woodlands in west and central Africa. Despite being legal to keep as a pet, a Savannah Monitor might not be the best option for every ...
Crocodylus suchus, West African crocodile, desert or sacred crocodile; Crocodylus anthropophagus† Crocodylus checchiai† Crocodylus falconensis† Crocodylus palaeindicus† Crocodylus thorbjarnarsoni† Genus Voay† Voay robustus† (formerly Crocodylus robustus) Subfamily Osteolaeminae. Genus Osteolaemus
For years, American crocodiles have be seen lounging, mouths agape, on boat ramps in the Key Largo neighborhood of Stillwright Point.