Saltwater Crocodile - Largest of Living Reptiles?

Salt water crocs are the largest reptiles in the world. They are mainly found on the coasts of Australia and venture into the sea to enlarge their natural habitat. Fiercely dangerous to humans, these animals can and will kill if you come close. If you venture into an area where saltwater crocodiles live make sure to be well prepared and to take a trained crocodile guide with you. At the very least you should learn the basic facts about saltwater crocodiles - starting with the detail that an adult saltwater crocodiles can grow up to 7 meters long!

Where are Saltwater Crocodiles found?

Saltwater crocodiles mainly live in swamps and rivers around the north coast of Australia but can also be found up to the east coast of India. As these creatures venture out into the sea and can travel long distances, saltwater crocodiles have also been see as far away as the sea of Japan. For the most part crocodiles live mostly in coastal waters but they are also known to live on the land especially when they get extremely hungry.

Features of Saltwater Crocodiles

Adult male crocodiles can reach lengths of 5 to 7 meters and can weigh more than 1500 kilos, which roughly the combined weight of 17 adult men. Crocodiles are extremely powerful and can injure a person or animal just by hitting then with their thick tails. (Female saltwater crocodiles are much smaller, usually about 3 meters long.) The largest crocodile recorded was 8 meters long and was found in India.

Young Saltwater Crocodiles

Young crocodiles look quite different from their adult counterparts. Young crocs are a pale white or yellow color with black stripes and spots. The process of discoloring from this juvenile configuration to the adult green and gray takes up to 3 years.

Calls Displayed by Crocodiles

Crocodiles communicate by barking and are known to have four different calls. Examples of these calls are:

The distress call, mostly used by younger animals is a high-pitched call that alerts other crocodiles in case of imminent danger or an animal being attacked.

The threat call is a hissing sound that has also been described as a coughing noise.

There is a hatching call that females make when breeding to alert the other crocodiles about the fact that she has placed eggs in her nest.

The courtship call lets other animals know that a certain animal is ready for mating and breeding.

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Saltwater Crocodile - Largest of Living Reptiles?

Where are Saltwater Crocodiles found?

Features of Saltwater Crocodiles

Young Saltwater Crocodiles

Calls Displayed by Crocodiles

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