Jun 17, 2024, 07:48 AM IST

7 animals that hunt crocodiles

Ritik Raj

Tigers: They have been known to hunt crocodiles in areas where their habitats overlap, especially when the latter encroach on the tiger's territory.Tigers: They have been known to hunt crocodiles in areas where their habitats overlap, especially when the latter encroach on the tiger's territory.

Elephants: Elephants have shown aggressive behaviour towards crocodiles when there is territorial overlap near water sources, which could put the young of the elephants in danger.

Lions: Due to their status as apex predators, lions have the ability to attack and kill crocodiles, particularly those that approach the water's edge.

Jaguars: As skilled hunters, jaguars have been seen to hunt and kill crocodiles in their natural habitats, which overlap with one another's ranges.

Big Pythons: Some large python species, such as the Burmese python, are known to ambush and ensnare small to medium-sized crocodiles, eventually consuming them whole.

Hippos: In rare cases of hostility or territorial conflicts, hippos have violently attacked crocodiles.

Piranhas: While they do not injure mature crocodiles directly, piranhas sometimes eat the carcasses of dead or injured crocodiles.