Crocodile - Wikipedia Crocodiles (family Crocodylidae) or true crocodiles are large, semiaquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia
Crocodile | Habitat, Species, Diet, Facts | Britannica Crocodiles are any of about 27 species of generally large, ponderous, amphibious animals of lizard-like appearance and carnivorous habit belonging to the reptile order Crocodylia They have powerful jaws, many conical teeth, and short legs
Crocodile - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner Crocodiles are ambush hunters, waiting for fish or land animals to come close, then rushing out to attack As cold-blooded predators, they can survive long periods without food, and rarely need to actively go hunting
22 Astonishing Crocodile Facts - Fact Animal It’s a common myth that crocodiles can run fast on land They can ‘belly run’ up to 17 kilometers per hour (11 mph) for short distances Crocs tire easily on land and prefer to stay in water, coming ashore only to bask in the sun, or to lay eggs
Crocodile - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts You can find Crocodiles, along with other crocodilians, like alligators, caimans, and gharials, in the taxonomic order Crocodilia However, researchers recognize the true Crocodiles as members of Crocodylidae Read on to learn about the Crocodile
Crocodile Animal Facts - Crocodylus acutus - A-Z Animals Crocodiles are found in a variety of wetland habitats throughout the warmer tropical waters in the southern Hemisphere Their inability to internally regulate their body temperature means that they rely heavily on the sun to warm their bodies up after it being cooled by spending time in the water
18 Types of Crocodiles: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST Crocodiles belong to the order Crocodilia, home to alligators and caimans However, this post only focuses on true crocodiles, specifically the Crocodylidae family Three key genera — Crocodylus, Mecistops, and Osteolaemus — constitute the 18 extant crocodile species