Never Smile at a Crocodile Trivia Quiz

Answer: reptile

They don't transform from sea dwelling to land dwelling creature so they are not amphibians. They don't have hair, so they aren't mammals. They don't have gills, so they aren't fish. They are reptiles with scales and cold blood.

Answer: Indo-Pacific

The larger male crocodiles of the Indo-Pacific species could sometimes reach in excess of 20 feet (over six m) in length and more than a ton (900 + kg)in weight. Also known as the saltwater crocodiles, they can be found in coastal areas of Southern Asia as well as Australia. The scientific name is Crocodylus porosus.

Answer: Yes

There is, but it is an endangered species due to poaching. They grow up to 15 feet (between 4-5 m) long! There is also a species known as the American alligator. The alligator is somewhat smaller, but would be big enough if you ran into one in the wild.

Answer: False

Some crocodiles have up to 80 teeth in their mouths at any one time. In addition, it is possible for some crocodiles to have 50 different sets during a lifetime. It would be a big bill if the crocodile had to pay for all of the teeth to be cleaned.

Answer: crocodile bird

The Latin name is Pluvianus aegypticus, they are mostly called Egyptian plovers. They are found across a wide band of Africa. The plover supposedly gains a food source and the crocodile supposedly gains cleaned teeth.

Answer: The crocodile has a longer, narrower head

Not only is the crocodile's head longer and narrower, but the jaw is more v-shaped rather than u-shaped. The crocodile also has teeth that more visible. In addition, the crocodile has special glands that make it better able to survive in saltwater.

Answer: Europe

The home territory of wild crocodiles is located in tropical and near-tropical areas. While you won't find them in Europe (or Antarctica), they can be found in North America and South America. Alligators are not quite as sensitive to the cold.

Answer: Carnivore

Crocodiles are primarily carnivores eating other reptiles, as well as mammals, birds, and fish. Their eating habits sometimes even extend to crustaceans and mollusks. Their strong jaws are powerful tools for grabbing and swallowing their prey.

Answer: Under the tongue

While many crocodile species can survive in salty or brackish water, the American crocodile actually thrives there. It can be found in coastal Mexico and northwestern South America as well as large portions of the Caribbean. It not as naturally aggressive as some other crocodile species.

Answer: Males are larger than females

In addition to growing larger, male crocodiles also grow more rapidly. This dimorphism is perhaps most pronounced in American crocodiles where it is common for male adults to be twice the size of females. Crocodiles are more closely related to dinosaurs than many other modern reptiles.