The American crocodile reaches a hearty 13.5 feet in length, sporting broad snouts studded with sharp teeth for grappling prey.
They are the only crocodile species native to the US, primarily seen in southern Florida and at times sighted in Louisiana and Texas. Their olive-gray hue provides excellent camouflage in their surroundings, hiding them from prey until the ideal strike moment.
Because of their adaptability, these crocs are the most widespread of all species living in America. They can survive in fresh wetlands, coastal lagoons, and river estuaries and even handle saltwater, courtesy of special glands that filter out excess salt. Other types of crocodiles may have tolerance to salt. Still, only the American crocodile4, other than Saltwater Crocodiles, can thrive in saltwater environments.
Despite their formidable presence and efficient predation, they tend to be reserved and mainly avoid humans. Males are territorial, and despite their solitary life, they contribute significantly to the ecosystem by keeping prey populations in check.
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A beautiful shade tree prized for its strongly pyramid-shaped form, cleanliness, and fragrant yellow flowers in early summer. Redmond Linden’s extremely large, dense leaves turn from dark green to an outstanding gold in the fall. This extremely tough tree will compliment any landscape.
The rare breed is a great choice for first-time owners because of its calm, sweet nature. Young children, however, are not recommended to care for them since they are shy and may bite if not handled gently. With a great grooming routine and healthy diet, the American rabbit can live up to 12 years.
Protection of wildlife is about preserving what remains special and mysterious about the world in which we live. The return of the American Bison to the Great Plains is a victory for preserving our American heritage. (Sergio Boccardo / Shutterstock)
A medium to large tree native east of the Missouri River in North Dakota. Desirable as a landscape tree for its large stature, shade and aromatic flowers. Fruit with attached pale-green bract, gives tree a two-tone appearance in late summer. The largest tree in North Daktoa is 75 feet tall with a canopy spready of 64 feet.
The state tree of North Dakota. A large vase-shaped ree adapted to a wide variety of sites. No longer recommended because of its susceptibility to Dutch Elm Disease. This may change as
resistance cultivars become known. The largest tree in North Dakota is 62 feet tall with a canopy spread of 74 feet.
