Special Sub-Topic: Crocodiles #1 Authored by: stevethehunter Sub-topic of: Reptiles and Amphibians

Which of these describes a crocodile?

reptile. They are armored, amphibious reptiles, not amphibians. They don't have hair, so they aren't mammals, they can walk on land, so they aren't fish.

What is the biggest species of crocodile?

Indo-Pacific. They get up to 30 feet long!

Is there such a thing as the American Crocodile?

yes. There is, but it is an endangered species due to poaching. They get up to 15 feet long!

Which of the following is the scientific name for Nile crocodiles?

Crocodylus niloticus. These were worshipped by Egyptians, and are very ferocious, they get around 20 feet long.

What is the name of the brave bird that picks things out of crocodiles' mouths?

crocodile bird & egyptian plover & plover. The Latin name is Pluvianus aegyptius, they are mostly called Egyptian Plovers.