Saltwater Crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
Found most commonly in northern Australia and Southeast Asia, the saltwater crocodile is the largest existing reptile. Adult males can reach lengths up to 20 to 23 feet while females are much smaller, usually not more than 10 feet. These crocs have between 64 and 68 teeth and can weigh more than 3,500 pounds. As juveniles, their diet generally consists of small prey such as insects, amphibians, small fish and reptiles. As the animal grows, however, so does its ability to hunt. An adult will still prey on smaller animals; but they are capable of capturing animals up to the size of a wild boars, sharks and domestic livestock. The saltwater croc is said to be the most dangerous reptile to humans, with several reported fatalities each year.
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