Saltwater Crocodiles

Saltwater crocodiles are one of the most dangerous animals, and the largest reptile in the whole world. Saltwater crocs live in Asia, Indonesian islands, and Australia. They eat prey the size of adult humans. These crocs slide up onto land and wait for prey to walk by, then they eat what ever they can and leave the parts it doesn't eat, they store for later. There top speed is as fast as a person. These crocs can be 20 feet long and weigh 10 times heavier than an alligator snapping turtle. Their tails launch themselves out of the water when they sense a human has entered their territory. The crocs have knife like teeth that can serve a human arm or leg with just one bite. Crocodiles have been around longer then sharks, and the dinosaurs. Saltwater crocs bite with 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch. Crocs have sensors around their jaws and mouth to help them locate dead or dying animals on land or in water. Did you know that crocs swallow stones to help grind up tough meat. After they bite, they go into a death roll to tear off a chunk of flesh. In the past, people hunted crocs to make clothing. Do not swim in places that have dangers on dangle your arms or legs in croc country. When camping, get as far as you can get from the water. Also, clean fish far from the water. People are trying to see where crocs are so they can lower the attacks on people. If a croc sneaks up on you, it will take only seconds before you are in the most powerful jaws on earth.

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