Salt water crocodiles

The saltwater crocodile is the king of all 27 species of crocodilian. They grow to be the largest, most fierce and most misunderstood reptile on the planet! These perfectly evolved predators are a direct link to our prehistoric past. These incredible animals have been on the planet, unchanged, for over 65 million years.

Habitat

Saltwater crocodiles have a huge range that extends from northern Australia to eastern India and South-east Asia. As their name suggests, saltwater crocodiles are able to live in coastal habitats, but they are comfortable in freshwater rivers as well.

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Food

Saltwater crocodiles mostly eat fish, but will eat almost anything that they can overpower which can include turtles, goannas, snakes, birds, livestock (cattle), buffalo, wild boar and mud crabs. Hatchlings and juvenile crocodiles feed on insects, crustaceans, small reptiles, frogs and small fish.

Fun Facts About Saltwater Crocodiles

• Saltwater crocodiles are the largest crocodile species in the world, and the largest living reptile in the world.
• Male saltwater crocodiles have been recorded at lengths of 23 feet (7 m) and weights of 2,205 pounds (1,000 kg). Females are much smaller, growing to be about 10 feet (3 m) long and weighing 330 pounds (150 kg).
• Adult saltwater crocodiles have 66 teeth on average and the greatest bite pressure of any animal in the world.
• Saltwater crocodiles are most commonly found in coastal waters or rivers where they can swim between freshwater and brackish water.
• Saltwater crocodiles can live more than 70 years.
• Saltwater crocodiles are opportunistic feeders that prey on a variety of species, from crabs and fish to birds, turtles, pigs, buffalo and even humans.
• Saltwater crocodiles communicate using several sounds, including barking, hissing, growling and chirps.

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