Where are Crocodile found?

Today, crocodiles are found in the tropical habitats of Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. They normally live near lakes, rivers, wetlands and even some saltwater regions.

1. Where are crocodiles found in the US?
2. Are crocodiles found everywhere?
3. Where is the biggest crocodile found?
4. Are crocodiles more aggressive than alligators?
5. Which is bigger alligator or crocodile?
6. Do crocodiles and sharks fight?
7. Why did crocodiles survive and not dinosaurs?
8. Is Agro The crocodile still alive?
9. What is the difference between alligator and crocodile?
10. What's the oldest crocodile on record?
11. Which is stronger alligator or crocodile?
12. Do crocodiles and alligators mate?
13. Does New Zealand have crocodiles?

Where are crocodiles found in the US?

American crocodiles occur in South Florida and also can be found in Hispaniola, Cuba, Jamaica, along the Caribbean coast from southern Mexico to Venezuela, and along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Peru. The northern end of the crocodile's range is in South Florida.

Are crocodiles found everywhere?

The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) lives in several places within the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and south Florida. South Florida is the only place you can find both animals in the wild. ...

Where is the biggest crocodile found?

Guinness World Records has today confirmed Cassius to be the biggest! Far North Queensland Crocs Rock! Cassius is 5.48 meters long and is living at Marineland Melanesia, Green Island, Far North Queensland.

Are crocodiles more aggressive than alligators?

Behavior. Crocodiles are often regarded as much more aggressive than alligators. While you should avoid contact with both animals at all costs, alligators in the Everglades tend to be more docile than crocodiles, only attacking if hungry or provoked.

Which is bigger alligator or crocodile?

Crocodiles also tend to be longer than they alligator full grown. An adult crocodile can grow up to roughly 19 feet long, whereas for alligators, the maximum length is around 14 feet. Crocodile hides tend to be more of a light tan or olive color, whereas alligators are usually a dark blackish grey.

Do crocodiles and sharks fight?

Fights between crocodiles and small sharks sometimes happen in shallow waters, and in this case, the shark is always the prey. It's a bit different with great whites since they are rare and can only be found in deep waters. ... That's where the main advantage for the great white shark over the saltwater crocodile lies.

Why did crocodiles survive and not dinosaurs?

Dead plants and animal material washes in from surrounding land, which is eaten by tiny creatures, which are then eaten by larger creatures including crocodiles. So unlike dinosaurs living on the land, crocodiles in a river would not have starved as soon as the green plants died.

Is Agro The crocodile still alive?

This is one impressive croc. Agro was captured from the wild back in 1988. He was removed from Cattle Creek in north Queensland to protect him from being shot dead by hunters. Agro is now very happy protecting his new territory, a freshwater billabong here at Australia Zoo.

What is the difference between alligator and crocodile?

The most obvious way to discern the two reptiles is to stare down their sinister snouts. Alligators have U-shaped faces that are wide and short, while crocodiles have slender almost V-shaped muzzles. ... When an alligator closes its mouth, you tend to see only its upper teeth.

What's the oldest crocodile on record?

Cassius has called Green Island's Marineland Melanesia home since 1987 when relocated from Australia's Northern Territory and is estimated to be at least 110 years old. At 5.48 meters long (17ft 11.75inches) he is a monster and very dangerous! Cassius is fed regularly at the crocodile shows by hand.

Which is stronger alligator or crocodile?

For pure bite strength, crocodiles beat alligators, no question. ... When these crocodiles clamp down their jaws, the pressure measures at 3,700 psi or pounds of pressure per square inch. American alligators' (Alligator mississippiensis) bites are only the sixth strongest on the planet, with psi of 2,980 pounds.

Do crocodiles and alligators mate?

Question: Can alligators and crocodiles mate? Answer: No, they can't. Although they look similar, they are genetically too far apart. Although related, they split into separate genera a long time ago.

Does New Zealand have crocodiles?

Much like with the snakes, New Zealand is officially a croc free country. This isn't to say that one or two might not show their faces from time to time however, as there have been a confirmed sighting or two over the years.