It also has strong claws, and a scaly, impenetrable hide on its back. It is blind in the water, but very keen of sight in the air. Since it lives in the water, its mouth is all full of leeches. All birds and beasts flee from it, except the sandpiperEgyptian spur-winged lapwing (Hoplopterus armatus). , with which it is at peace because this bird does the crocodile a service;