The Nile Croc
the Nile
crocodile has a somewhat deserved reputation as a vicious man-eater. The
proximity of much of its habitat to people means run-ins are frequent. And it’s
virtually indiscriminate diet means a villager washing clothes by a riverbank
might look just as tasty as a migrating wildebeest. Firm numbers are sketchy,
but estimates are that up to 200 people may die each year in the jaws of a Nile
croc. Africa's
largest crocodilian, these primordial brutes reach a maximum size of about 20
feet (6 meters) and can weigh up to 1,650 pounds
animals in the nile
there are many animals that live in or around the fresh water of
the Nile River. Most of them are reptiles. The most common reptile is the Nile
crocodile. The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa, and also one
of the largest in the world. It can be as long as 20 feet, and can weigh up to
1,500 pounds. It eats animals that come to the water to drink. There are also
soft-shelled turtles, lizards and 15 species of venomous snakes that live in the
Nile River habitat. There are also many different kinds of fish in the Nile
River. The Nile Perch can weigh up to 175 pounds. Other fish include the tiger
fish, lungfish, catfish, mudfish and eels.
how long is the nile
the
length of the Nile River is approximately 6650 kilometres (4132 miles). It is
believed to be the longest river in the world. Located in Africa, the Nile
River lies in the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda,
Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, The Nile River has huge
significance in regards to Ancient Egypt. Most of Ancient Egypt’s historical
sites are located along the banks of the Nile River including cities such as
Luxor and Cairo.
how was the nile formed
Standing water and runoff began to create a ditch between were
the formally 2 separate rivers, the White Nile and the Blue Nile. Over time, the
ditch continued to collect and fill with water, causing it to grow from erosion,
and eventually connecting the two rivers, forming the now large river called
simply The Nile
how did the nile get its name
The Nile is a river in Africa. It is the
longest river on Earth (about 6,650 km or 4,132 miles), and flows into the
Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria. It gets its name from the Greek word Νεῖλος
Neilos.
what is the nile used for today
the Nile
is also still used for transportation purposes, mainly the transportation of
agricultural goods from Upper Egypt to lower Egypt and vice versa. Although this
method has been declining during the past decades simply because there are
trucks, trains and planes that carry such goods. Nile water fishing is not one
of the main contributions to the economy, but the past few years have witnessed
considerable growth in the Nile fishing industry, especially in the area beyond
the high dam. Last but not least, Nile is an important part of the tourism
industry as tourists from all over the world travel in floating hotels to see
the wonders of ancient Egypt.
the Nile
crocodile has a somewhat deserved reputation as a vicious man-eater. The
proximity of much of its habitat to people means run-ins are frequent. And it’s
virtually indiscriminate diet means a villager washing clothes by a riverbank
might look just as tasty as a migrating wildebeest. Firm numbers are sketchy,
but estimates are that up to 200 people may die each year in the jaws of a Nile
croc. Africa's
largest crocodilian, these primordial brutes reach a maximum size of about 20
feet (6 meters) and can weigh up to 1,650 pounds
animals in the nile
there are many animals that live in or around the fresh water of
the Nile River. Most of them are reptiles. The most common reptile is the Nile
crocodile. The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa, and also one
of the largest in the world. It can be as long as 20 feet, and can weigh up to
1,500 pounds. It eats animals that come to the water to drink. There are also
soft-shelled turtles, lizards and 15 species of venomous snakes that live in the
Nile River habitat. There are also many different kinds of fish in the Nile
River. The Nile Perch can weigh up to 175 pounds. Other fish include the tiger
fish, lungfish, catfish, mudfish and eels.
how long is the nile
the
length of the Nile River is approximately 6650 kilometres (4132 miles). It is
believed to be the longest river in the world. Located in Africa, the Nile
River lies in the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda,
Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, The Nile River has huge
significance in regards to Ancient Egypt. Most of Ancient Egypt’s historical
sites are located along the banks of the Nile River including cities such as
Luxor and Cairo.
how was the nile formed
Standing water and runoff began to create a ditch between were
the formally 2 separate rivers, the White Nile and the Blue Nile. Over time, the
ditch continued to collect and fill with water, causing it to grow from erosion,
and eventually connecting the two rivers, forming the now large river called
simply The Nile
how did the nile get its name
The Nile is a river in Africa. It is the
longest river on Earth (about 6,650 km or 4,132 miles), and flows into the
Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria. It gets its name from the Greek word Νεῖλος
Neilos.
what is the nile used for today
the Nile
is also still used for transportation purposes, mainly the transportation of
agricultural goods from Upper Egypt to lower Egypt and vice versa. Although this
method has been declining during the past decades simply because there are
trucks, trains and planes that carry such goods. Nile water fishing is not one
of the main contributions to the economy, but the past few years have witnessed
considerable growth in the Nile fishing industry, especially in the area beyond
the high dam. Last but not least, Nile is an important part of the tourism
industry as tourists from all over the world travel in floating hotels to see
the wonders of ancient Egypt.