The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau, the Gambia. It is one of three sacred crocodile pools used as sites for fertility rituals.The others are Folonko in Kombo South and Berending on the north bank. Crocodiles are allowed to roam freely and can be approached and touched by visitors. Crocodiles found in the wild are sometimes taken to and reared at the holy pools. It was long claimed that all the animals are Nile crocodiles , but research suggests they are a different species, namely the West African crocodile. There have been reports of the presence of albino crocodiles.
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