Did you know? Crocodile facts.
- A crocodile can move on land at a speed of up to 17 kms an hour.
- Their swimming speed is up to 40 kms an hour.
- They have the strongest bite of any animal in the world.
- The muscles that open their jaws, however, are not powerful, so a strong person could hold a crocodile's mouth closed.
- Crocodiles can live for a long time without food.
- Some crocodiles can weigh over 1,200 kgs.
- The average age of a crocodile is 50-60 years, but some live up to 100 years.
Did you know? Alligators.
Crocodiles and alligators belong to the same family and are very similar, but there are some differences:
- Alligators are less aggressive than crocodiles.
- Alligators have shorter, wider heads.
- Almost all alligators live in fresh water, while some species of crocodiles live in salt water.
- Alligators are found in the wild only in the USA and China, while crocodiles can be found all over the world.
Now let's watch Mugsy, a brave cat that fights alligators!
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