“This is called a CROCODRYLLUS from its crocus or saffron colour. It breeds in the River N
“This is called a CROCODRYLLUS from its crocus or saffron colour. It breeds in the River Nile: an animal with four feet, amphibious, generally about thirty feet long, armed with horrible teeth and claws.” From The Book of Beasts 12th Century -- source link
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