They are called carnivores because they eat other animals as food. They do not eat any vegetables or herbaceous plants except meat. Normally a crocodile can live up to 35-75 years old, you will be surprised to know that they grow 4000 teeth in their lifetime. But their jaws have 60-110 teeth. There are certain teeth which are always fixed and always do some important work. All those teeth are in standby mode anyway. However, small teeth fall out after a certain period of time. In this way, their teeth fall out and grow again about 50 times in their entire life.
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The Mugger crocodile, or the Marsh crocodile, commands respect in the freshwater habitats of southern Iran and the Indian subcontinent. Depending on diet and habitat, males can reach medium-sized lengths of approximately 11.5 feet.
These creatures feature a distinct dark, olive-brown to black skin that acts as effective camouflage, aided further by their wide snouts. Their habitat choice includes marshes, lakes, and rivers; however, man-made habitats like reservoirs and irrigation channels are not uncommon for these far-traveled reptiles.
A recent study reveals reptiles' first recorded tool use. Mugger Crocodiles spotted luring prey using sticks on their snouts during the nest-building season. Researchers observed this behavior both in natural habitats and zoological parks.
The West African crocodile is also known as the desert crocodile. It typically reaches up to 9.8 feet - with a few reaching an impressive 13 feet. Its distinguishing features are its olive body and broad snout with larger scales.
These types of crocodiles thrive in rivers, mountain rock pools, and seasonal floodplains of West Africa. As dry seasons hit, it finds shelter between rock boulders or excavated burrows.
The West African slender-snouted crocodile is a medium-sized species, stretching up to 13 feet, with a uniquely elongated snout, optimizing its skills in aquatic hunting.
They inhabit freshwater bodies, existing across 18 nations in Central and West Africa. You can easily spot them during the night as they spend the day hidden near the water's edge in the shade.
Slender-snouted Crocodile, last evaluated as Data Deficient in 1996, faced significant changes in the following years, leading to concerns over its status. Evidence suggesting a split between West and Central African species underscores this issue.
Central African species exhibit a more resilient, unified habitat, with West African counterparts fragmented due to deforestation and geology. Anthropogenic changes such as encroachment, hunting, and aridification have further damaged the population, particularly in West Africa, where some subpopulations could go extinct in the near future.
Trade in crocodile skins, habitat changes, and human intrusion since 1938 have led to the West African Slender-snouted Crocodile being listed as Critically Endangered.
The Central African Slender-snouted Crocodile differs from its West African counterpart as they are two distinct but superficially similar species. Aside from being endemic from different parts of the continent, molecular and morphological studies have revealed a distinction despite overlapping variations and a complex taxonomic history3.
Although both slender-snouted crocodiles are critically endangered, they are doing better, with less fragmentation and lower historical decline in their populations.
The Dwarf crocodile only spans just 5 to 6 feet. The croc's compact build and broad snout add character to its physique, while bony armor provides durable protection.
Streams and rivers in West and Central Africa's rainforests offer the perfect habitat for this nocturnal creature. Their broad diet includes small mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, and crustaceans. Solitary and timid by nature, they spend their days hidden in pools or their excavated burrows.
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles on earth and one of the strongest animals in the world. These large reptiles can grow to 23 feet and weigh over 2,200 pounds. They are opportunistic feeders and will prey on large and small animals, from sharks to water buffaloes and birds.
The bite force of a saltwater crocodile is 3,700 psi, much higher than the very strong bite of a tiger. An adult saltwater crocodile has 66 teeth that can grow to about 5 inches long. Saltwater crocodiles combine their powerful bite with drowning to incapacitate their prey quickly6.
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They are called carnivores because they eat other animals as food. They do not eat any vegetables or herbaceous plants except meat. Normally a crocodile can live up to 35-75 years old, you will be surprised to know that they grow 4000 teeth in their lifetime. But their jaws have 60-110 teeth. There are certain teeth which are always fixed and always do some important work. All those teeth are in standby mode anyway. However, small teeth fall out after a certain period of time. In this way, their teeth fall out and grow again about 50 times in their entire life.
Their jaws exert 5000 pounds or 2268 kg of pressure per square inch. Because of this, anything that enters the crocodile's jaws does not come out easily. And if it ever comes out, it must come out in two pieces. The bite of crocodile teeth is stronger than the bite of shark teeth. Their tails are also very strong and they strike with their tails. There are slight differences between crocodiles and alligators.
Crocodiles do not sweat at all. They used different methods to keep their body cool. If you see crocodiles in real life or if you see pictures of crocodiles, you will almost always see them smiling. The reason for being like this is that the method of keeping the mouth open to keep one's body cool is called mouth gaping. It may seem angry. But they open their mouths like this and release heat from the body and sleep.
কুমির কোন ভাবেই ঘামে না। এরা নিজেদের শরীর শীতল রাখার জন্য বিভিন্ন ধরনের পন্থা অবলম্বন করে থাকেল। সত্যিকার অর্থে কুমির দেখলে অথবা কুমিরের ছবি দেখলে প্রায় ক্ষেত্রেই দেখবেন এরা মুখ হা করে থাকে। এভাবে থাকার কারন হল নিজেদের শরীর শিতল রাখার জন্য মুখ হা করে রাখার পদ্ধতিকে মাউথ গ্যাপিং বলে। দেখে মনেই হতে পারে হয়ত রাগ দেখাচ্ছে। কিন্তু এরা এভাবে মুখ খুলেই ঘুমার এবং শরীরের হিট বের করে দেয়।
