Photo: Josh Withers
  

Saltwater Crocodile

    Saltwater Crocodile

    (Crocodylus Porosus)

  • The saltwater crocodile is a crocodilian native to saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands from India's east coast across Southeast Asia and the Sundaic region to northern Australia and Micronesia. It has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 1996. It was hunted for its skin throughout its range up to the 1970s, and is threatened by illegal killing and habitat loss.
    It is regarded as dangerous to humans.

    • Source: https://en.wikipedia.org
    /wiki/Saltwater_crocodile


    Fun Facts:

    1. Saltwater crocodiles are the largest crocodile species in the world, and the largest living reptile in the world.
    2. Adult saltwater crocodiles have 66 teeth on average and the greatest bite pressure of any animal in the world.
    3. Saltwater crocodiles are opportunistic feeders that prey on a variety of species, from crabs and fish to birds, turtles, pigs, buffalo and even humans.

      4. Source: https://oceana.org
      /marine-life/saltwater-crocodile/


  • The Saltwater Crocodiles jaws are powerful enough to break bones. Watch the video below to see:
Saltwater Crocodile sunbaking with mates

HUGE SALTWATER CROCODILE BONE CRUNCH (Australian Reptile Park) - 2018