Giant 21-Foot Crocodile Discovered in Nile River, Stuns Scientists

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News18•25-12-2025, 19:47
Giant 21-Foot Crocodile Discovered in Nile River, Stuns Scientists
- •A colossal 21-foot-long crocodile, believed to be the largest ever recorded in the Nile River, has been discovered in Africa.
- •The discovery challenges previous scientific assumptions about the maximum size of Nile Crocodiles, typically 16-18 feet.
- •A team from the African Reptile Research Institute used drones, GPS, and camera traps for the finding.
- •The new 'giant' is compared to the legendary 20-foot Gustave, known for evading capture for decades.
- •Described as having 'Prehistoric Proportions,' its health and agility despite immense size are astonishing.
Why It Matters: Record-breaking 21-foot Nile crocodile challenges scientific understanding of apex predators.
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