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Crocodilia

Crocodilia

Crocodiles are large reptiles that live in water and on land. They have strong jaws and can stay underwater for a long time. They are amazing hunters and can be found in rivers and swamps!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Crocodilia has a broad, flattened body with armored scales in shades of grey, green, or brown. Their powerful, muscular tail helps with swimming, and their eyes and nostrils are positioned on top of their head, allowing them to hide mostly submerged.

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Crocodilia
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Crocodilia

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

5/5 · Extreme

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Interesting facts

Crocodilian mothers fiercely protect their babies, sometimes in their mouths!

Crocodilians can regrow lost teeth many times throughout their lives!

Some crocodilians can leap out of the water to catch flying prey!

They swallow stones to help them dive deeper and digest their food!

Special abilities

Ability

Crushing Jaws

Crocodilia can deliver one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom because of powerful jaw muscles that help them capture large prey.

Ability

Underwater Vision

Crocodilia has a clear third eyelid (nictitating membrane) that helps them see underwater while protecting their eyes.

Ability

Hidden Breathing

Crocodilia has nostrils on top of their snout that helps them breathe while almost entirely submerged.

Ability

Waterproof Throat

Crocodilia has a special throat flap that helps them open their mouth underwater without swallowing water.

Measurements & details

Length
150-700 cm
Weight
6-1000 kg
Lifespan
30-70 years
Top Speed
14 km/h
Swim Speed
20 km/h
Clutch Size
10-80
Incubation
60-110 days
Maximum Depth
20 m

Diet & Feeding

These powerful predators eat mostly meat, from fish to mammals, using their strong jaws to catch food.

Age differences: Young Crocodilia eat insects and small fish, while adults hunt larger prey like deer and wildebeest.

Primary Foods

  • Fish
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Reptiles
  • Amphibians
  • Invertebrates

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

eats

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

A common fish prey for many crocodilians.

eats

Wildebeest

Connochaetes taurinus

Large crocodilians ambush migrating herds at river crossings.

hunts

Human

Homo sapiens

Hunted for skin and meat, often due to conflict.

eats

Lion

Panthera leo

Sometimes preys on young or vulnerable crocodilians.

Traits

Also known as

Croc

Collections

Safety

Danger

5/5 · Extreme

Keep a safe distance from crocodiles, as they can be very dangerous.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Crocodilia?

150-700 cm

How much does Crocodilia weigh?

6-1000 kg

How long does Crocodilia live?

30-70 years

How fast can Crocodilia move?

14 km/h

What does Crocodilia eat?

These powerful predators eat mostly meat, from fish to mammals, using their strong jaws to catch food.

How fast can Crocodilia swim?

20 km/h

Where is Crocodilia usually found?

Wetlands

How does Crocodilia hunt?

Ambush

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