Crocodile

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Crocodile

• Charles Robison
• March 31, 2006

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Description

• Well armored
• Tough scaly skin
• Long slender snout

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Color

• Greenish gray

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Size

• Adult is 7-15 ft. lg. and weighs 150-450
• Young is 8 to 10 in. lg.

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Habitat

• American crocodiles inhabit salty and fresh water
  mixed

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Diet

• Variety of crabs,
• Fish,
• Waterfowl and
• Small mammals

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Life span

• 60 to 70 yrs.

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Threats

• Poachers
• Humans tearing down homes to build homes and
  stores

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Some Interesting facts

• 500 to 800 kinds in Florida
• Lay 35 to 50
• Will carry babies but wont continue to take care
  of them.

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Some More Interesting facts

• American crocodiles are rarely seen by people
• Fourth tooth visible when mouth is closed