One of the species of reptiles: crocodile

By Marta

Crocodiles are reptiles and vertebrate animals. The length of most crocodiles 2.5 meters. They are common in all tropical countries, live in freshwater reservoirs. Most of the day crocodiles are carried out in water. This is biggest crocodile

in the world who was caught in Australia : length of 6.5 meters, the weight of more than 1000 kg

Crocodiles are oviparous. They lay their eggs on sand.

Crocodiles are carnivores. They eat meat.

Crocodiles breathe with their lungs. they have four limbs and tail. Crocodiles in water moving through the tail.

On land they are quite slow , but sometimes it can reach speeds of up to 17 km/h.

Crocodiles have scales that cover and protect their body.