African Dwarf Crocodile Picture*Description of the West African Dwarf Crocodile as shown above in picture! Scientific name: (Osteolaemus tetraspis). West African Dwarf Crocodile are relative of the Nile crocodile and the caiman. West African Dwarf Crocodiles are the world's smallest crocodiles, growing up to 190 cm in length. These species of African Dwarf Crocodiles are usually found either alone or in pairs near the water's edge in burrows! They Cannot Chew nor Bite*But as with all crocodiles, their remarkable jaws are designed to close on prey with greatest of force, but they cannot chew or bite pieces off their prey! When the female species is ready to lay eggs, she build a nest of rotting vegetation by dragging leaves into a pile, which breaks down similar to compost heap making it possible for the eggs to keep warm!" Young
Crocs Are Very Colourful*Female African Dwarf Crocodiles breeds once a year, laying up to 20 eggs. Incubation period lasts about 85 to105 days! Young African Dwarf Crocodiles are attractively at birth, coloured with black background, red-yellow cross bands and yellow spots on their body! | 
