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Crocodile: One of the Strongest Bites in the Animal World
Information and main features:
- Crocodiles are large, semi-aquatic reptiles.
- There are 14 species of crocodiles. The best known are: American crocodile, Orinoco crocodile, Freshwater crocodile, Nile crocodile, Persian crocodile, Cuban crocodile and Morelet crocodile.
- We can find crocodiles living in Africa, America, Australia and Asia.
- Most species live in areas near rivers, mainly on the banks.
- Crocodiles have an extremely strong jaw. Some species have 70 to 80 teeth. The bite of a crocodile can reach 2 tons of force, enough to break the bones of a large mammal (horse, ox, zebra, etc.).
- They have flaky, dry and very hard skin.
- They are great swimmers.
- They are carnivores and feed mainly on fish, waterfowl and small and medium sized mammals. They use the force of their jaw and teeth to tear their prey apart.
- Crocodile eyes and nasal passages are at the top of the head, allowing the animal to see and breathe while remaining underwater.
- They are oviparous animals and reproduction occurs internally.
Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Philo: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Crocodylia
Family: Crocodylidae
Biological curiosity:
- The largest reptile on the planet is the saltwater crocodile. He lives in the Pacific Islands and Australia. Males of this species can reach 7 meters in length and weigh up to 1.5 ton.
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus): the largest reptile in the world.
