Who would win in a fight an elephant or a crocodile?

#6: Crocodiles What is most likely to kill an elephant is the crocodile biting the elephant’s trunk off. The elephant may then die as a result of not being able to eat and drink properly, or even breathe. On the other hand, a crocodile is most likely to kill a baby elephant and is most successful in its watery turf.

Can anything beat a saltwater crocodile?

Crocodiles have many different predators, such as big cats like jaguars or leopards, and big serpents like anacondas and pythons. Other predators of crocs include hippos and elephants. They’ll attack and eat almost any animal that comes its way, so it’s not a choosy predator.

Would an elephant beat a crocodile?

“A healthy adult (sometimes with the assistance of the herd) can usually fight off the crocodile, though it may sustain severe injuries to the trunk,” Staniewicz told Live Science in an email. “However, an injured or sick elephant might not have been strong enough to fight.”

Do saltwater crocodiles attack elephants?

Saltwater crocodiles can come into conflict with elephants only in Sri-Lanka, Orissa or the Andaman islands. To date, there has been no recorded instance of a saltwater crocodile attacking an elephant. However, a Nile crocodile has taken on an elephant and failed to do any damage.

What happened to the elephant that was squashed by the crocodile?

Dead Elephant Found Lying on Top of a Squashed Crocodile. What Happened? There was no winner in the deadly showdown between these two titans. The reptile’s long tail is visible, but most of the crocodile’s body is hidden under the bulk of the elephant that crushed it to death.

What happened to the dead elephant in the photo?

The dead elephant in the photo was probably sick or hurt — “maybe previously attacked by lions” — when it encountered the crocodile, said the representative.

What kind of crocodiles live in the Luangwa River?

Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) are plentiful in the Luangwa River, and they often prey on elephants that come to cross the river or to drink from the water’s edge, the representative said. Adult crocodiles can grow to be 20 feet (6 meters) long and can weigh as much as 1,650 lbs. (748 kilograms), according to National Geographic.