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Everything You Need to Know About Crocodiles But Were Afraid to Ask<\/h1>\n

Sometimes revered but more often feared, crocodiles deserve our respect. They’re certainly survivors. One of the earliest predators, crocodiles are known to have evolved around the same time as dinosaurs. That’s over 200 million years ago. Crocodiles are not dinosaurs, but reptiles. They’re members of the order Crocodylia, making them close relatives to, but different from alligators. There are 23 species of crocodiles ranging in size from less than 2 meters, up to more than 6 meters.<\/p>\n

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What Makes Crocodiles Such Successful Survivors?<\/h2>\n

Crocodiles are perfectly adapted to their environment. The can be found in both salt and fresh water in tropical climates through Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas.<\/p>\n

Crocodiles can move fast, swimming at up to 32 kilometres per hour. They’re not as fast on land, running at a mere 17 kilometres per hour. Despite the myths, most people should be able to outrun a crocodile, especially as they’re not really adapted to running long distances and will start to tire after 20 to 30 meters.
\nRunning away from a crocodile is perfectly feasible, providing you get the chance. One of the things that makes them formidable hunters is their ability to ambush their prey. A crocodile can stay underwater for more than an hour without needed to surface to breath, then erupt from apparently calm waters to seize prey from the banks.<\/p>\n