Nile crocodiles are fascinating and awe-inspiring creatures that are native to many parts of the African continent. This illustrated book shows in more than 60 black and white photographs the fascination of these primeval creatures. The photographs are complemented by basic information about crocodiles and fairy tales from various African countries in which crocodiles play a special role.

Born in 1977, the Frankfurt native studied art history. For over a decade, he was active as a presenter of a hip-hop radio show in the Rhine-Main area and also developed a deep passion for photography, with a particular interest in landscape, architecture and animal photography. Storytelling has always fascinated him and ultimately led him to pick up a pen and write his own stories.