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Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as the Esturarine Crocodile. It is the largest of all living reptiles as well as the largest terrestrial and riparian predator in the world. Reported to grow to lengths of 7 metres, the average size is 4 metres. They reproduce in the wet season with the female laying up to 60 eggs at a time.

Habitat:

This one spotted in the Norman River of northern Qld.

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KerryHawkins
Sure is Alice. Great to see one of these guys in their natural habitat.

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Wildlife of North Queensland
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PublishedMay 27, 2013

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