Eveleigh, Mark,

Jaws of Life. Mark Eveleigh. - Earthwatch, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 24, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Jaws of Life, Feb. 2003; pp. 12-15.

"Growing to a length of six meters, the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a keystone species vital to the fragile ecological balance of Botswana's Okavango Delta. It is also a threat to local communities, as the ancient incompatibility of crocodiles and humans is reaching increasingly dangerous levels." (EARTHWATCH) This article discusses the Nile crocodile and its impact on the ecosystem in Botswana.

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Biotic communities
Crocodiles
Predatory aquatic animals
Wetland ecology
Wildlife conservation--Africa
Wildlife management


Botswana--Environmental conditions

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