Nile crocodiles invade Sudanese towns as river habitats shrink

Nile crocodiles invade Sudanese towns as river habitats shrink

Giant Nile crocodiles are increasingly venturing into Sudanese riverside communities, spreading fear from Northern State to Khartoum. The threat turned deadly when a young farmer on Sai Island was dragged underwater and killed by a crocodile. Experts link the reptiles’ movement to low water levels caused by El Nino and the uncoordinated operation of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Sudan’s ongoing war has further complicated the crisi…