Crocodile

Fish, crustaceans, deer, buffalo

Hatchling

Social

Unknown

Habitat loss and hunting

Eyes and nostrils located on top of the head and snout

American crocodile, Orinoco crocodile, Freshwater crocodile, Philippine crocodile, Mexican crocodile, Nile crocodile, New Guinea crocodile, Mugger crocodile, Estuarine crocodile, Cuban crocodile, Siamese crocodile, Dwarf crocodile, Slender-snouted crocodile

3 months

1 - 2 years

Rivers, lakes, marshes, lagoons, mangrove swamps and estuaries

Humans, Large felines, Birds of prey

Carnivore

Nocturnal

Crocodile, Croc

13

North, Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia

Have changed little in 200 million years!

Reptile

BrownGreyBlackDull Olive

Plate-like scales

25 mph

20 - 70 years

18kg - 1,000kg (40lbs - 2,200lbs)

1.7m - 7m (5.5ft - 23ft)

4 - 12 years