Crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live throughout Africa, Asia and America. They are large Crocodile live in various fresh water areas such as lagoons, rivers, billabongs and swamps. Some types of crocodiles can also live in salt water. There are about 23 different species of Crocodile that live on this planet. Australia is home to two species the freshwater crocodile and the estuarine crocodile. Other species of crocodile are found in Africa, Asia and America.
Crocodiles are widespread and and are the biggest reptiles on Earth. Since they are big, there is a crocodile species called 'Dwarf Crocodile'.
Crocodiles are cold blooded animals due to this they cannot generate heat on their own. To generate heat they go into a period of long sleep until the weather heats up again.
Crocodiles are closely related to Dinosaurs and Birds and there ancestors were much bigger.
Crocodiles don't chew their food. They tear apart flesh and swallow large chunks of meat. They sometimes swallow stones to ensure faster grinding of the food in their stomach.
Temperature of the nest determines the gender of the baby. When temperature is 31.6 degrees Celsius - males will develop. Temperature below and above 31.6 degrees induces development of females.
99% of crocodile babies will be eaten in the first year of their life by large fish, hyenas, monitor lizards and larger crocodiles.
A crocodile cannot close his mouth completely because thy don't have lips.
Before coming up for air, a crocodile can stay inside in water for one hour before coming up for air.
Most of the crocodiles lives fresh water but there are some who can swim far out in the ocean.
Some crocodiles can survive without food up to one year.
Saltwater crocodile are also found in freshwater.
American crocodiles drink hug amount of water to keep the salt levels down.
If you don't know they are the biggest reptiles on the earth.
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