Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodiles have a split eye pupil
associated with nocturnal animals. When hunting under water the eyes
are protected by transparent nictitating membranes. This means that
when the crocodile goes under water its eyes are protected by the winking
mechanism. Tissue flaps cover the ears. Their teeth are lethal.
They sneak up on their prey in the water. Crocodiles eat other mammals;
they will eat pretty much anything they can catch. When they hunt they
drag their food under water until their victim is dead. Missing teeth are
replaced throughout their entire life. They can get up to 23 feet
long and weigh up to 235 pounds. The saltwater crocodile is green in color
and has rough scales. Saltwater crocodiles exist in mostly any kind
of saltwater in the world. They exist in the water basin in the jungle.
By Tom
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