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Crocodiles are semi-aquatic and live in wetland areas, freshwater rivers or lakes, or saltwater – residing in estuaries, lagoons, or mangrove swamps, rather than far out at sea.
Crocodiles are carnivores, which generally means they eat only meat. However, a recent study proved they also enjoy an occasional taste of fruit.
Crocodiles are carnivores, which generally means they eat only meat. However, a recent study proved they also enjoy an occasional taste of fruit.
Crocodiles can go through 4,000 teeth over a lifetime.
Crocodiles can go through 4,000 teeth over a lifetime.
A crocodile’s jaws can apply 5,000 pounds of pressure per square inch – the strongest bite of any animal in the world.
A crocodile’s jaws can apply 5,000 pounds of pressure per square inch – the strongest bite of any animal in the world.
Crocodiles have relatively weak jaw opening muscles, which can be held shut with just a rubber band, or your bare hands.
Crocodiles have relatively weak jaw opening muscles, which can be held shut with just a rubber band, or your bare hands.
An easy way to tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator is when a crocodile closes it’s the mouth, all teeth are visible – as the upper and lower jaw are the same width.
An easy way to tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator is when a crocodile closes it’s the mouth, all teeth are visible – as the upper and lower jaw are the same width.
Male saltwater crocodiles have been recorded at lengths of 23 feet (7 m) and weights of 2,205 pounds (1,000 kg). Females are much smaller, growing to be about 10 feet (3 m) long and weighing 330 pounds (150 kg)
Saltwater Crocodiles can live up to 70+ years while Nile River Crocodiles can live from 50-60+ years.
Crocodiles don’t sweat. To keep cool, they open their mouths which are known as “mouth gaping,” very similar to panting.
Crocodiles don’t sweat. To keep cool, they open their mouths which are known as “mouth gaping,” very similar to panting.
Crocodiles are extremely fast in the water, swimming up to speeds of 35 kilometers per hour (22 mph).
Crocodiles are extremely fast in the water, swimming up to speeds of 35 kilometers per hour (22 mph).
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