Although crocodiles, alligators, and the gharial are similar in appearance, they belong to separate biological families. The gharial, with its narrow snout, is easier to distinguish, while …

Oct 27, 2025 · Crocodiles are any of about 27 species of generally large, ponderous, amphibious animals of lizard-like appearance and carnivorous habit belonging to the reptile order …

Jun 29, 2025 · Introduction Crocodiles are voracious, semi-aquatic reptiles, with a lineage stretching back to the age of the dinosaurs. While contemporary crocodiles are relatively …

3 days ago · Among the 16 species of crocodile, we’ve ranked 12 — from the African slender-snouted to the fearsome Nile and saltwater — in order of danger to humans.

May 27, 2024 · Crocodiles are found in a variety of wetland habitats throughout the warmer tropical waters in the southern Hemisphere. Their inability to internally regulate their body …

American crocodiles, Crocodylus acutus (Cuvier, 1807), are large, primarily coastal crocodilians of the Neotropics, found from South Florida through much of the Caribbean, Central America, …

5 days ago · Crocodiles or true crocodiles are lizard-like semiaquatic reptiles found in tropical brackish, saltwater, and freshwater bodies. They belong to the family Crocodylidae within the …

All crocodiles are tropical species that unlike alligators, are very sensitive to cold.

Aug 6, 2025 · Crocodiles are powerful reptiles that have roamed the Earth for millions of years. With their armored bodies, stealthy hunting skills, and dominance in aquatic environments, …

Crocodiles often evoke a single, generalized image, neglecting these species' diversity. Various types of crocodiles are found from North America's swamps to Africa's rivers.