Crocodilia Genus

Crocodilia Genus

Crocodilia, the Genus that includes Crocodiles, Alligators and Caimans Crocodilia is a genus that includes crocodiles, alligators, gharials and caimans. However, they all have enough differences that they belong in different families. This term is one that refers to...
Crocodile Habitat

Crocodile Habitat

Crocodile Habitat and Distribution There are quite a few places out there where crocodiles live in the wild. They thrive in areas that are extremely warm due to the way in which their bodies regulate temperature. This includes Africa, Australia, Asia, and parts of the...
Crocodile Predators

Crocodile Predators

Crocodile Threats We often spend so much time thinking of the crocodile as a predator that we fail to see what may be eating it. The smaller a crocodile is the more likely it is to become a meal. In fact, only about 2% of the young that hatch end up making it to full...
Crocodile Anatomy

Crocodile Anatomy

Crocodile Physical Characteristics The body of the crocodile is extremely complex which is one of the main reasons why researchers really find it a challenge to learn all about it. Even so, it is a challenge that many of them are more than willing to be involved with....
Crocodile Feeding

Crocodile Feeding

Crocodile Diet Crocodiles feed on a variety of different types of foods out there. They are opportunistic so they will take what they can find. Many people assume they are slow moving animals but that isn’t so. While they usually do move at a slow pace they also use...
Crocodile Reproduction

Crocodile Reproduction

Crocodile Reproduction For crocodiles the mating season usually will begin in July or August. They are ready to mate when they are about 8-10 years of age. But that is calculated according to its size. Both sexes can be very territorial as well as aggressive in nature...