Rarely seen Croczilla, an enormous 14-foot crocodile made an appearance in the Florida Everglades so he could sunbathe a bit.

Quick Facts About Saltwater Crocodiles

Crocodiles are large reptiles that habitat the tropics of the Americas, Australia, Africa and Asia. Europe is the only continent that they don’t natively live in.

They are members of the order Crocodilia, which also includes alligators, caimans, and gharials.

Habitat:Wetland areas – Freshwater rivers, or lakes. Or saltwater – residing in estuaries, lagoons, or mangrove swamps.Location:Africa, Asia, The Americas, AustraliaLifespan:35 – 75 YearsSize:4.9 – 23 ft (1.5 m – 7 m)Weight:40 – 2,600 lb (18 – 1,200 kg)Color:Dark green when adult. Yellow with black striples when young.Diet:Fish, Amphibians, Birds, Reptiles, MammalsPredators:Other crocodiles. Big cats, such as jaguars and leopards. Anacondas and pythons. When small, large birds, such as heron or shoebill.Top Speed:35 Kph (22 Mph) swimmingNo. of Species:
14Conservation Status:
4 Species Endangered: Orinoco, Philippine, Cuban, Siamese

2 Species Vulnerable: American, Dwarf.

Crocodiles are semi-aquatic and live in wetland areas, freshwater rivers or lakes, or saltwater –  residing in estuaries, lagoons, or mangrove swamps rather than far out at sea.