The Salt Water Crocodile is the largest living reptile in the world and inhabits lakes, swamps and waters of forests. There are between 200,000 and 300,000 saltwater crocs in the world and they are all creatures of the night, when they do most of their feeding. During the hours of daylight, you will find the crocodile at home bathing in the sun.
The crocodile's life span is approximately 70 years and they reach sexual maturity between the ages of 12 ~ 16 years. The croc's long muscular tail propels from side to side and enables him to keep his balance in the water. His tail is almost half his total length, so one swipe of his tail and it would certainly knock you off your feet! The female crocodile can lay between 20 and 90 eggs, but it is usually between 40 and 60. To enable the crocodile to see under the water, it is equipped with a transparent membrane which covers his eyes.
The crocodile's life span is approximately 70 years and they reach sexual maturity between the ages of 12 ~ 16 years. The croc's long muscular tail propels from side to side and enables him to keep his balance in the water. His tail is almost half his total length, so one swipe of his tail and it would certainly knock you off your feet! The female crocodile can lay between 20 and 90 eggs, but it is usually between 40 and 60. To enable the crocodile to see under the water, it is equipped with a transparent membrane which covers his eyes.
