Crocodiles

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Crocodiles

• by
• John Moritz

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Crocodiles Appearance

• Has all sharp teeth (no molars)
• Different color scales for camoflauge
• Ears, eyes and nose all on top of head so it can
  be underwater and still see, hear and breath
• Have special eyelids (so they can see underwater)

I got this picture from http//animaldiversity.um
mz.umich.edu/site/resources/jerry_gingerich/89morl
etscroc-4alt.jpg/view.html
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Crocodiles Habitat

• They can live in fresh water or salt water
• Like marshes and swamps (see picture)
• They can be spend long periods of time underwater
  or on land
• Tidal waterways of Australia is one place they
  live

I got this picture from http//sofia.usgs.gov/vir
tual_tour/images/photos/ecosystems/enpat_marsh.jpg

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Crocodiles

• Crocodiles have a very unusual appearance. Their
  most distinguishing attribute is the large flat
  head. Their ears, eyes and nose are all on top
  of the head so that the crocodile can be almost
  completely underwater and still see, hear, and
  breath. This makes it easier for it to sneak up
  on its prey and surprise them. They grab their
  prey with their sharp teeth, then drag and drown
  them underwater. The different colors of their
  heavy and thick scales also make them hard to see
  in water and on land, since they like to hide in
  the underbrush.
• Crocodiles can live in a few different habitats.
  They can live in salt water or freshwater. They
  like to have the green underbrush of swamps and
  marshes around for protection. Saltwater
  crocodiles live in the tidal waterway areas of
  Austrailia, and many other places around the
  world.