Saltwater Crocodile

Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

    These Crocodiles live throughout the seasons in different places.  They generally spend the tropical wet season in freshwater swamps and rivers, moving downstream to estuaries in the dry season, and sometimes travelling far out to sea.  Any type of Crocodile is a carnivore and a dangerous predators in the waters, So they need special adaptations in order to help them hunt.  One adaptation of saltwater crocodiles is that their eyes and nose are high on its head so that it can remain mostly underwater, hiding from its prey. Also their broad tails and specially webbed feet help them swim and maneuver quickly. With these two adaptations they can hide but also can easily jump up or to the side to catch their prey.
    
Saltwater crocodiles are extremely dangerous resulting in several attacks to humans annually, sometimes resulting in death.   We make crocodile leather, that is in high demand, and crocodile farms are establish to raise crocodiles solely for their hides. Like other animal skin and fur trades, this practice is highly controversial among those concerned with animal welfare.  But all in all these reptiles are not yet officially threatened, however in many countries populations have declined significantly.  I chose Saltwater Crocs because I remember always going down to swamps where my dad use to live and they would just pop their heads up and they always scared the heck out of me and I thought it would be cool to learn more about these deviled eyes creatures.