Common name : Saltwater crocodile
Scientific name : Crocodylus porosus
Family : Crocodylidae
Native to : Eastern India, South-East Asia and Northern Australia
Interesting fact : They swallow pebbles and stones to help grind the food in their stomachs.
Conservation status : Least Concern
At 17 feet, estuarine crocodiles are the largest reptiles in the world. Its tail, webbed hind feet and long sturdy jaws are all well suited for aquatic life. They are apex predators having no predators of their own. Large mammals and even sharks are not spared by these crocodiles. Its hide is highly sought after.
