Crocodiles or true crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live throughout the

tropics in Africa, Asia, and Australia. There are 13 species of crocodiles, so there are
many different sizes of crocodile. Crocodiles are carnivores, which mean they eat
only meat.

In the wild, crocodiles will clamp down on their prey with their massive jaws,
crush it, and then they will swallow the prey whole. They do not have the capability
to chew or break off small pieces of food like other animals. Crocodiles live in
tropical climates for a reason. They are cold-blooded and cannot generate their own
heat. During colder months, they hibernate or go dormant. Crocodiles will also go
dormant during long periods of drought. To create a place to hibernate, they dig out
a burrow in the side of river bank or lake and settle in for a long sleep. Crocodiles
are often confused with alligators, but there are some easy-to-spot differences. An
alligator's jaw is U-shaped, while a crocodile has a V-shaped jaw, according to the
San Diego Zoo. Crocodiles also have teeth that stick up over their upper lip when
their mouths are closed. Another difference between alligators and crocodiles is that
crocs have salt glands on their tongues.

When a crocodile loses a tooth, it is quickly replaced. These reptiles can go

through 8,000 teeth over a lifetime. In addition to their strong jaws, crocodiles also
have very keen hearing. Crocodiles are very fast swimmers, which helps them catch
their prey. They can swim up to 20 mph (32 kph) and can hold their breath
underwater for around one hour. On land, crocodiles aren't nearly as fast.

Interesting Facts on Crocodiles

Crocodiles are reptiles. The physical characters make

them good predators. They have very sharp teeth. They
run very fast for only short distances. They have the
strongest bite in all animals of the world. They are cold-
blooded. They can survive without food for a long period
of time. They eat fish, birds, and other animals. They live
in fresh was well as salt water lakes. Most of them weigh
more than 1200 kg. They are living on Earth since 240
million years.

Crocodiles

Crocodiles are large reptile found in the tropical region of Africa,

Asia, America and Australia. There are 13 different species of crocodiles,
so there are many different sizes of crocodiles.
 Crocodiles of true crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live
throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, America, and Australia.
Crocodiles size, behavior, and ecology somewhat differ between
species. However, they have many similarities in these areas as well. All
crocodiles tend to congregate in fresh water habits such as rivers, lakes,
and wetland and sometimes in blackest water and saltwater. They feed on
fish reptiles, birds, and mammals, and crustacean depending on species
and age. Crocodiles are very sensitive to cold. They show signs of
intelligence and they can also observe behavior, such as patterns when
animals come to the river to drink at the same time each day. Many of the
crocodiles species are at a risk of extinction and some being classified
critically endangered.

Fun facts about Crocodiles

 Crocodiles have lived on earth for about 240 million years. They
appeared at the same as dinosaurs did crocodiles have one of the strongest
bites of any animal in the world. Crocodiles release heat through their
mouth as they dont have sweat glands. Sometimes crocodiles sit near river
bands with their mouths open; just remember it is not aggression. They are
just trying to cool off as they sweat through their mouths! Crocodiles mate
during the monsoon season. Female crocodiles lay 20 to 80 eggs at once and
the adult crocodiles take care of their young until they are able to take care
of themselves. Temperature of the nest determines the gender of a baby
crocodile, when the temperature is 31.6 degrees Celsius- a male will develop
and if the temperature is above or below 31.6 degrees Celsius a female will
develop. 99% of the babies will be eaten in the first year of their life by
large fish, hyenas, and monitor lizards and by larger crocodiles. Most
crocodiles live 60-50 years in the wild while others can live more than 80
years in the wild. Crocodiles dont die unless they are eaten or harmed
badly. Instead of aging biologically they just keep growing physically.
 Crocodiles

Crocodiles are large reptiles found in tropical regions of

Africa, Asia, and Australia. There are 13 species of
crocodiles, so there are many different sizes of each and every
crocodile. The smallest crocodile is the dwarf crocodile. It
grows about 5.6 feet in length and weighs 13 to 15 pounds.
The largest crocodile is the saltwater crocodile. The largest
saltwater crocodile that was found was 20- 24 feet long. They
can weigh up to 2,000 pounds.
Crocodiles are carnivores which mean they can only eat
meat. In the wild they feed on fish, birds, and frogs. In a zoo
they eat small animals that have already been killed for them,
such as rats, fish, or mice. They also eat live locusts.

Crocodiles
A crocodile is a large amphibious reptile. Their colors range
from brown to grey and have different patterns covering them.
They have many shapes and differ in color. They have sharp claws
and teeth. They are well armored with tough, scary skin. They can
also be a greenish0 brownish color. Crocodile tongues are not free.
They are held in place by a membrane that cannot move.
Crocodiles are unable to stick out their tongues. They are gray-
green or olive- green with long, slender snouts. They have long
tails, big long jaws, short limbs, thick dark scary skin, and big
eyes. Crocodiles have flattened bodies and tails, short legs and
powerful jaws. The eyes, ears and nostrils are located near the top
of the head and are exposed when the crocodile floats on the
surface of the water. The ears and nostrils have valves that close
when the animal is submerged.