Top 10 Facts About the Nile River - Page 5 of 9

Nile Crocodiles

One of the most interesting facts about the Nile River is that it is home to one of the most dangerous and largest species of crocodile, the Nile Crocodile. In fact, the Nile crocodile is actually responsible for killing several people each year.

Today, due to their habitat shrinking their main habitat is in the southern parts of the Nile River. However, you used to be able to see them all the way up to the Nile Delta region. That would make you think twice about jumping in for a swim!