Crocodylus porosus
Estuarine Crocodile,Salt-water Crocodile,Sea crocodile, saltwater crocodile, hoole, man-eating crocodile, estuarine crocodile, Malayan crocodile, naked neck crocodile
Features:It is the largest reptile in the world and also the animal with the strongest bite force, which can reach 1905KG.
Saltwater crocodile (scientific name: Crocodylus porosus) is also known as Estuarine Crocodile and Salt-water Crocodile in foreign languages. It has no subspecies. The epithet “Porosus” means “porous”. Since the saltwater crocodile is the only crocodile in the order Crocodilia that does not have...
Alligator sinensis
Alligator sinensis ,Chinese Alligator,Alligator, Chinese alligator, earth dragon, pig dragon
Features:It is endemic to China, has a flat head, short and thick limbs, a long and laterally flattened tail, scales with more granular and banded patterns, and earth-colored eyes.
The Yangtze alligator, Alligator sinensis (Fauvel, 1879), was called tuó in ancient times, and is commonly known as "earth dragon" or "pig dragon" in the folk. It is a small crocodile unique to China and is listed as a national first-class key protected wild animal. The Yangtze...
Tomistoma schlegelii
Malayan alligator, Malayan crocodile
Features:It was once believed that there were Malayan crocodiles in the Lingnan area of mainland China in ancient times, mainly distributed in inland rivers, but they no longer exist today.
The Malayan crocodile looks very similar to the Ganges crocodile (Gavialis gangeticus), but its head gradually narrows towards the snout, and it does not have the bulbous protrusion on the snout of the male Ganges crocodile.Historically, the Malayan crocodile has a wide distribution range and appear...
Crocodilia
Features:Body structure: Crocodiles have a body structure that is well adapted to both aquatic and terrestrial life. They have a long, flat body that helps them swim quickly in the water, while their strong tails help them keep their balance in the water. Crocodiles have short, powerful limbs that are suitable for running and hunting prey on land. In addition, the crocodile's skin is covered with hard scales, which not only protect the body from external damage, but also reduce friction in the water.
Predatory behavior: Crocodiles are cunning predators that move slowly and steadily. They usually lurk in mud or lakes, waiting for prey to approach and suddenly attack. Crocodiles' eyes and nostrils are located on the top of their heads, allowing them to observe their surroundings and breathe underwater. Crocodiles have particularly wide mouths with multiple rows of sharp teeth, which are very suitable for hunting prey.
Adaptability: Crocodiles have amazing adaptability an
Crocodilia (scientific name: Crocodile, foreign name: Crocodile) is a typical large carnivore belonging to the class Sauropoda of the phylum Chordata. It is distributed in rivers, lakes, and coasts from tropical to subtropical areas. There are 25 species in existence.Appearance characteristicsCrocod...