The Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest living reptile on Earth.
They find in
– Southeast Asia
– Northern Australia
– The coastal waters of the Indian Ocean.
Saltwater crocodiles can grow up to 7 meters (23 feet) long and weigh over 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs)!
They surpass all other crocodilian species in:
Length
Weight
Strength
The largest saltwater crocodile ever measured was Lolong, captured in the Philippines in 2011.
Lolong was:
6.17 meters (20.24 feet) long
Weighed 1,075 kg (2,370 lbs).
Lolong was captured in Bunawan, Philippines, after reports of attacks on livestock and humans.
Lolong was captured in Bunawan, Philippines, after reports of attacks on livestock and humans.
Lolong became a symbol of wildlife conservation and was exhibited at a wildlife park.
Lolong became a symbol of wildlife conservation and was exhibited at a wildlife park.
They are apex predators, known for their:
Ambush tactics
Powerful bite (3,700 psi)
They are apex predators, known for their:
Ambush tactics
Powerful bite (3,700 psi)
Saltwater crocodiles maintain ecological balance in their habitats by controlling prey populations.
Saltwater crocodiles maintain ecological balance in their habitats by controlling prey populations.
These giants face challenges from:
Habitat loss
Hunting
Climate change
These giants face challenges from:
Habitat loss
Hunting
Climate change
Saltwater crocodiles have existed for over 200 million years, making them a true living relic of the dinosaur age.
Saltwater crocodiles have existed for over 200 million years, making them a true living relic of the dinosaur age.