Farmers Weekly's reporters are more used to summing up the relative merits of cattle and sheep, but this didn't stop intrepid Mr Business editor Andrew Shirley from sizing up this ferocious Nile crocodile while on a study trip to The Gambia in west Africa.
"It looked pretty well muscled. Crocs actually taste quite nice, a bit like chicken."
However, this particular reptile won't be heading for the pot or a handbag. It lives in a sacred pool where infertile women come to ask for help in conceiving.
I think you can judge the respect Mr Business gives to the Croc by the place he is patting the beast, and the way he sensibly seems to be angling away from the croc just in case there is any movement.
To find our more about Andrew's African adventure read his online diary of the trip.
Comments (1)
I don't believe it's a crocodile? I reckon it's a case of clever photography and perspective - and that it's actually a newt.
Posted by tim relf | March 28, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on March 28, 2007 14:11