7 Quick Facts about Crocodiles and Physical Characteristics of Alligators

Crocodiles, having with such fierce looks, strength and strong-built bodies, don’t really have many predator animals to stand up to them, especially among other reptiles. The biggest of crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) is also known as the largest terrestrial and riparian predator in the world.

But apart from being strong and scary-looking, these animals are pretty amazing from the scientific point of view. So there are many interesting facts that you can learn about them, especially about the threats that crocodiles and alligators face today. You can do so on this page: http://www.presentingfacts.com/2016/08/crocodiles-are-amazing-list-of-fun-facts.html

In this quick video presentation we featured such facts:

- how to stop the main differences between alligators and crocodiles;

- the crushing strength of a crocodile's jaw;

- the smallest (African dwarf crocodile) and the largest of the species (Saltwater crocodile);

- why these reptiles often keep their mouths open on a hot day;

- the most endangered species of crocodile as of today;

- swimming and running strength of the animal;

- what are osteoderms and why alligators and crocodiles have them.

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