Crocodiles have the strongest bite of any creature on planet Earth, measuring up to 5,000 lbf (pound-force). Compare this to the great white shark‰ЫЄs 670 lbf bite, and you‰ЫЄll realize just how hard a crocodile can chomp down! Crocodiles are actually incredibly intelligent, and are one of the only predators that has been recorded observing the patterns of their prey before they attack.
The crocodile is a large reptile that can be found in Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, South America and Central America. Crocodiles can grow to enormous sizes, the largest of which is the saltwater crocodile which has been recorded growing up to 23 feet long!
Scientific Name: Subfamily Crocodylinae
Characteristics: Although crocodiles look very similar to alligators, the two are actually members of different families. Learn more interesting facts about this massive reptile, and many others, with our life-like and scientifically accurate wildlife figurines!
Size and Color: In order to help them blend into the murky waters that they inhabit, crocodiles are predominantly dark green with olive-green undersides. 6 inches long and 3 inches wide, this figurine is an inch longer and wider than a soda can resting on its side.
The Crocodile is part of the Wild Safari Wildlife collection
