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Burkina Faso's Unique Pond: Villagers Bathe Fearlessly with Over 100 Crocodiles!
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News18•01-10-2026, 14:32
Burkina Faso's Unique Pond: Villagers Bathe Fearlessly with Over 100 Crocodiles!
- •In Bazoule village, Burkina Faso, locals have coexisted peacefully with over a hundred dangerous crocodiles for generations.
- •These crocodiles belong to a distinct species, Crocodylus suchus, also known as West African or desert crocodiles, different from Nile crocodiles.
- •West African crocodiles are less aggressive than Nile crocodiles and generally do not attack humans.
- •Villagers believe these crocodiles descended from the sky with rain, and their disappearance would cause the pond to dry up.
- •Special guides use chicken bait to attract crocodiles for tourists to pet and take memorable pictures.
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The unique pond is located in Bazoule village, about 30 kilometers from Ouagadougou, the capital of the African country Burkina Faso.
The crocodiles belong to a different species called Crocodylus suchus, also known as West African or desert crocodiles. Unlike large and aggressive Nile crocodiles, these creatures are much less aggressive, generally do not attack humans, and live in complete harmony with the villagers.
The residents of Bazoule have an unwavering belief that these crocodiles descended from the sky with the rain, and if the creatures disappear, the pond water will dry up forever. Communities across West Africa respect these crocodiles instead of fearing them and protect them from harm.
