The Shocking Moment a Crocodile Preys on Its Own Kind

In Kruger National Park, a chilling spectacle of crocodile cannibalism was captured, thanks to the vigilant lenses of Marce Jacobs & Stephen Kangisser. In the footage, a larger crocodile is overpowering and consuming a smaller one. This visual account offers viewers an unfiltered glimpse into the harsh and unforgiving laws of the wild.

Crocodile eating another crocodile — © Latest Sightings YouTube

Survival Instincts on Display

The captured event in the wild terrains of Kruger is a vivid display of the crocodile’s innate survival instincts. The larger crocodile seizes the smaller one with evident strength and aggression. This act highlights the brutal yet natural laws governing these ancient reptiles.

The Power of the Crocodile’s Bite

Crocodiles are renowned for the immense power they harbor in their jaws. A complex interplay of robust muscles and sturdy bones bestows them with a bite force that is both formidable and awe-inspiring. These predators can exert pressure estimated at thousands of pounds per square inch, showcasing their predatory dominance. This extraordinary bite force isn’t merely for intimidation – it’s a pivotal element of their hunting arsenal, ensuring that once they grip their prey, escape is almost implausible. The crocodile’s jaw strength overshadows even the mighty great white shark in terms of of bite force.

A Common Yet Hidden Behavior

Cannibalism, while unsettling to observe, is a behavior not alien to crocodiles. The quest for survival can lead these powerful reptiles to turn on their own in the wild. It manifests in their unyielding survival instincts, where food scarcity or the assertion of dominance drives them to such extremes.

Life in Kruger National Park

Every resident of Kruger National Park, from the smallest creatures to apex predators like crocodiles, plays a specific role in the complex ecosystem where the harsh realities of survival are evident.

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Cayla de Souza, M.Sc. Ocean Sciences & Marine Biology

Author at Animals Around The Globe. MSc Ocean Sciences & Marine Biology

I come from a small coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, near the renowned diving destination Aliwal Shoal, where my deep-seated passion for the ocean first took root. Family trips to the Kruger National Park are some of my favourite memories; there’s nothing quite like being surrounded by wildlife. These experiences inspired me to study the natural world and its creatures, a path I’ve been on for the past 5 years. I attained my undergraduate and honours degree in marine biology and recently completed my masters degree in applied ocean sciences, majoring in oceanography.

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