Crocodylidae Essays

  • Adaptations of Crocodylus Porosus and Crocodylus Johnstoni

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    Introduction The Saltwater Crocodile and the Fresh Water crocodile are highly recognised species in Australia. The Saltwater Crocodile is scientifically known as the Crocodylus Porosus (C.porosus) and the Fresh water crocodile is scientifically known as the Crocodylus Johnstoni (C.johnstoni). Both of these creatures have had to adapt to the variety and change of climates that Australia has. The similarities and differences of these adaptations will be discussed, along with a prediction of which species

  • Crocodiles Essay

    1072 Words  | 3 Pages

    Crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles located throughout Africa, Australia, Asia, and even more places, and are heavily poached for their skin and meat. They are considered dangerous to most humans for there violence and are endangered species in certain areas because of the constant poaching. Pollution is not a factor for these animals because there is so little pollution in the areas that they are commonly found, the only reason they are endangered at all is because of humans. A crocodile appears