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Reptile ยท Wetlands
Saltwater crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
Meet the animal
Life as a saltwater crocodile
Saltwater crocodiles inhabit rivers, estuaries and coasts from India to northern Australia.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Powerful tails drive them through water, and pressure sensors around the jaws detect nearby movement.
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Surprising fact
They are the largest living reptiles.