Saltwater crocodile

Largest of all living reptiles and the animal most likely to eat a human

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Saltwater crocodile

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Largest of all living reptiles and the animal most likely to eat a human

Population 500,000

Also known as “salties,” these crocs are formidable predators that dominate the apex predator hierarchy in their habitat. Found throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from eastern India to northern Australia and throughout Southeast Asia, saltwater crocodiles are renowned for their remarkable strength and ferocity.

These crocodiles are apex predators in their ecosystems, meaning they sit at the top of the food chain and have few natural predators themselves. Mature saltwater crocodiles are virtually unbeatable and can overpower almost any animal that enters their territory, including other apex predators like tigers and even large sharks. Their powerful jaws, equipped with rows of sharp teeth, allow them to deliver bone-crushing bites that can subdue even the strongest prey.

Despite their name, saltwater crocodiles are not restricted to purely marine habitats. While they are capable of surviving in highly saline waters, they are commonly found in coastal areas where the water is brackish or a mixture of saltwater and freshwater. These habitats provide abundant prey opportunities and suitable nesting sites for saltwater crocodiles.

Unfortunately, saltwater crocodile populations face significant threats from human activities. Illegal hunting for their valuable hide, habitat loss due to coastal development, pollution, and conflict with humans due to their reputation as man-eaters have all contributed to the decline of saltwater crocodile populations in some regions.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Australia
2019
Bangladesh
2019
Brunei
2019
Cambodia
2019
Possibly Extinct
East Timor
2019
India
2019
Indonesia
2019
Malaysia
2019
Myanmar
2019
Palau
2019
Papua New Guinea
2019
Philippines
2019
Seychelles
Official estimate
EX
2019
Extinct locally
Singapore
2019
Solomon Islands
2019
Sri Lanka
2019
Thailand
2019
Possibly Extinct
Vanuatu
2019
Vietnam
2019
Possibly Extinct

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No