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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
  • It is the largest living reptile, reaching over 6 meters in length and weighing over 1,000 kg.
  • It inhabits both saltwater and freshwater habitats across India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.
  • It has the highest bite force of any animal, with a pressure of 2.5 tons per square inch.
  • It is an opportunistic predator that can eat almost any animal, including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and even sharks and other crocodiles.
  • It can swim at speeds of 15 miles per hour, holding its limbs against its body to become more streamlined.