Saltwater Crocodiles
The saltwater crocodile is the largest living crocodile on Earth. The average male grows up to 1,000 pounds and 17 feet long, but some can grow as large as 2,200 pounds and 23 feet long. Saltwater crocodiles are common in Southeast Asia, eastern India, and northern Australia. Their swimming skills are advanced, allowing them to travel out to sea. They use their tails to ambush and drag their prey underwater, holding and rolling until the hapless creature drowns and can be swallowed whole or stored in the reptile’s den for later snacking.