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Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

Photo by Kat G
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Description:

The worlds largest reptile. Males can reach 23 feet (7m) and females rarely get larger than 9.8 ft (3m). Despite the name, they also live in fresh water.

Habitat:

Fresh and salt water. Normally found in estuaries.

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