The Dwarf crocodile only spans just 5 to 6 feet. The croc's compact build and broad snout add character to its physique, while bony armor provides durable protection. 

Streams and rivers in West and Central Africa's rainforests offer the perfect habitat for this nocturnal creature. Their broad diet includes small mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, and crustaceans. Solitary and timid by nature, they spend their days hidden in pools or their excavated burrows.