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Fill in the blank: Gharials have ________ snouts.

thin. The thin snouts are ideal for catching fish. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

Which is the biggest crocodilian?

saltwater crocodile. Saltwater crocodiles are also known as estuarine crocodiles, because they live in estuaries. Information from "Wildllife Atlas: A complete guide to animals and their habitats"

Can crocodilians see in color?

y. Seeing in color helps them hunt. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

What is a group of hatchlings called?

a pod. Some hatchlings stay in a pod together for years. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

Are crocodlilans territorial?

y. Territories must have water, sun, and food. A female's territory overlaps a male's. They both protect them from intruders. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

Flooding cannot kill a crocodiles eggs.

f. The embryo inside of the egg could drown. The water comes in through pores on the egg. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

Fill in the blank: Crocodilians live where the water is ___________.

slow-moving. Rough water can drown a crocodilian. They go on land if the water is too rough. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

Which of the following do hatchlings NOT eat?

fish. Young adults eat mostly fish, not hatchlings. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

Which of these crocodilians is NOT known to kill humans?

Chinese alligator. Orinoco crocodiles and American crocodiles are also known to attack humans. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"

Lastly, crocodilians are quadrupeds meaning they...

walk on all four feet. Crocodilians are the other things, too. Information from "The Untamed World: Alligators & Crocodiles"