Crocodile Fear Facts and Information

When we talk about reptiles some names like snake and crocodiles are the common names. We all reading about crocodiles from the beginning of our school life but still there are some facts with which we are not aware of. Well, to provide you all the hidden facts regarding crocodile here I am with this post which is all about this aquatic reptile. These aquatic reptiles are the habitat of Asia, America, Africa and Australia. The subfamilies of crocodiles are called Crocodylinae. It belongs to Reptilia class, Crocodilia order.

Crocodile

Basic Information about Crocodile:

Name	Crocodile
Average Length	15 to 23 ft
Average Weight	1000 to 2200 kg
Area	Africa, India, South East Asia, Australia, Mexico, USA and Colombia.
Life Span	40 to 50 years
Kingdom	Animalia
Class	Reptilia
Family	Crocodylidae
Genus	Crocodylus
Species	14 species

There are total 14 species of this reptile is available in the world and they are namely, 

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus),

Freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnsoni),

Slender-snouted crocodile (Crocodylus cataphractus),

Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius),

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus),

 

Nile Crocodile

Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii),

Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis),

Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer),

Mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris),

New Guinea crocodile (Crocodylus novaeguineae),

Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus),

Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis),

Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis)

Desert crocodile (Crocodylus suchus)

The species of this aquatic reptile depends on their native place but in terms of looks every crocodiles look similar.

When it comes to the size of the crocodiles it depends on the species but in common it grows between 4.9 - 6.2 feet. From a survey it is found that a crocodile can grow over 23 feet. Isn’t it shocking? God knows, which lucky person have seen this much (23 feet) long crocodile? Now, let’s gain some knowledge on some characteristics of crocodile.

Crocodiles usually spend aquatic life, as they have streamlined body that helps them in swimming. Their feet are totally different from other animals, they are in a form that helps Crocodile in sudden moves and fast turns inside the water. If you see the skeleton of a Crocodile, you will notice that the brain case are bony but it lacks postfrontal and supratemporal bones. 

Crocodile’s evolutionary advantage and acute sense makes them unbeaten predators. Nostrils, eyes and ears of Crocodiles help them in hiding inside the water during hunting. Though, crocodiles have good night vision so they prefer hunting ay night. As we are talking about hunting, most of the species of this reptile is very dangerous for humans. In encounter with humans they attack before the person can react.

Crocodiles are one of the endangered reptiles and are protected in many parts of this world. Many NGO’s are working for preserving all the present species of crocodiles and many countries are co operating with the NGO’s. Whereas in many parts of the world such as Cuba, China, South Africa, Thailand, Ethiopia and Australia crocodiles are consumed by humans. Those who have tasted crocodile’s meat describe its taste as delicate one. Some haven’t found any difference in between the taste of chicken and crab. 

As this reptile is an endangered one in earth so, we should try to preserve it for our upcoming generations and avoid consuming them. Hope, you all will also become a helping hand in preserving all the present species of crocodiles. Not only crocodiles but other endangered animals of earth also.