Intraspecific cannibalism crocodiles Bashny.Net

Photographer Tanja Merensky-Gartinger (Tanja Merensky-Hartinger) June 14 witnessed quite a rare act of intraspecific cannibalism among crocodiles. Dramatic scene girl managed to photograph in the Kruger National Park in South Africa.





When unsuspecting krokodilёnok decided to take a break on the rocks at the mouth of the river, he was immediately attacked by a large crocodile. Kid first appeared in the huge jaws of the monster of the river, and then into his stomach.



"I've never seen this kind of behavior," - said the photographer. "Later, I spoke with professional guides with years of experience in the African bush, but they, too, had never seen the like," - she added.



Normally, crocodiles prey are large mammals, although they also eat fish, birds or reptiles. Intraspecific cannibalism occurs among these predators is extremely rare. Generally, this happens when there is no production or significant competition for food, to survive.