C for Crocodile

 

• Crocodiles are reptiles.

• The physical characteristics of crocodiles make them good predators.

• Crocodiles are fast over short distances.

• Crocodiles have sharp teeth.

• Crocodiles have the strongest bite of any animal in the world.

• The muscles that open crocodiles jaws however are not so powerful, reasonably strong people could hold a crocodiles jaw closed with their bare hands.

• Like other reptiles, crocodiles are cold-blooded.

• Crocodiles can survive for a long time without food.

• Most crocodiles live in fresh water rivers and lakes but some live in salt water.

• Crocodiles eat a variety of fish, birds and other animals.

• Crocodiles release heat through their mouths rather than through sweat glands.

• The saltwater crocodile is the largest species of crocodile.

• Some crocodile species can weigh over 1200 kg (2600 lb).

• Like alligators, crocodiles are part of the order ‘Crocodylia’                                                                                                        

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• Source : https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/crocodile.html