Crocodile | Habitat, Species, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 17, 2024 · crocodile, (order Crocodylia, or Crocodilia), any of about 27 species of generally large, ponderous, amphibious animals of lizard-like appearance and carnivorous habit belonging to the reptile order Crocodylia. Crocodiles have powerful jaws with many conical teeth and short legs with clawed webbed toes.
Crocodile - Habitat, Diet, Behavior | Britannica
Dec 17, 2024 · Crocodile - Habitat, Diet, Behavior: Young crocodiles increase by about 30 cm (one foot) per year for the first three to four years. Growth can continue throughout life; crocodiles in captivity have reached the age of 70.
Nile crocodile | Size, Taxonomy, Conservation, & Facts - Britannica
Nov 5, 2024 · The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa and one of the largest living reptiles, some individuals rivaling the estuarine (or saltwater) crocodile (C. porosus, which is Earth’s largest living reptile) of Southeast Asia and Australia in both size and weight.
American crocodile | Size, Habitat, Range, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 22, 2024 · American crocodile, (Crocodylus acutus), moderately large species of crocodile inhabiting forests and freshwater environments, as well as brackish and marine intertidal environments, in Florida, Central America, northern South …
Steve Irwin | Biography, Death, Son, Daughter, Wife, & Facts
6 days ago · Steve Irwin, Australian wildlife conservationist and television personality who achieved fame as the host of The Crocodile Hunter (1992–2006) television series and related documentaries. With frenetic energy and boyish enthusiasm, he led viewers on close encounters with deadly and usually endangered animals.
Steve Irwin, Crocodile “Hunter” - Encyclopedia Britannica
Wildlife conservationist, television personality, and educator, who achieved worldwide fame as the exuberant host of The Crocodile Hunter (1992–2006) television series and related documentaries. With frenetic energy and an engaging, boyish enthusiasm, Irwin led his viewers on recklessly close encounters with deadly and usually endangered ...
Congo River - Wildlife, Fish, Reptiles | Britannica
Dec 3, 2024 · The wildlife of the marshes and that of the little parallel streams do not mix with the wildlife of the river itself. The waters of the Congo contain various kinds of reptiles, of which crocodiles are the most striking species.
11 Fascinating Nile River Plants and Animals | Britannica
Learn about the plants and animals found in or near the Nile River, such as the Nile crocodile, papyrus, tigerfish, water hyacinth, and more.
West African crocodile | Size, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
The West African crocodile is a large species of crocodile inhabiting forested swamps, marshes, freshwater rivers and streams, and even some arid regions of western and central Africa. It was considered part of the species Crocodylus niloticus until 2011.
Osborn’s dwarf crocodile | Size, Taxonomy, & Facts | Britannica
Osborn’s dwarf crocodile is a small crocodile species that inhabits the tropical forests of Africa’s Congo River basin. First described, in 1919, as the species Osteoblepharon osborni, the species was classified with the African dwarf crocodile until the early 21st century.