Experts claim that all crocodiles, from hatchlings to adults, bite. Although crocodile hatchling bites may not cause severe pain, they can still be shocking. So keep your guard up because even a baby crocodile bite can be unpleasant.

Crocodiles do see underwater, although their vision is quite blurry. Their eyesight is remarkably better on land, and while they are hunting for prey in the water, all other sensory systems need to be active since their vision isn’t sufficient enough to help them actively hunt for prey.

It may surprise you, but crocodilians consume fruits despite being apex carnivores. However, the majority of scientists support the theory that alligators and crocodiles are obligate carnivores and that the fruits they consume are anomalous foods. Therefore, they do not regularly include fruits in their diet.

Small crocodiles exist and occupy tropical areas and are often confused with alligators. This is because alligators are smaller than most crocodiles. However, it is easy to differentiate between the two by looking at their snout: crocodiles have pointed snouts, whereas alligators have rounded snouts.

The crocodiles hunt by ambushing their prey in the water and finally hunt while their prey comes for drinking or bathing in the water. After catching its prey, a crocodile drags it into the water and drowns it, and eats them as a whole. 

It is true that you can have a pet crocodile. However, only two species of crocodiles can be kept as pets: freshwater crocodiles and saltwater crocodiles. It is mandatory to apply for a permit before keeping protected wildlife like crocodiles. 

Crocodiles can hear, in fact, they have a strong hearing sense that is often compared with that of elephants. Their hearing range varies b/w 100-3000 Hz, which means they can detect high-pitched sounds that even humans can’t hear. 

Crocodiles cannot regrow their limbs like other smaller reptiles such as lizards, geckos, and iguanas. Alligators are the only largest animals known to regrow their limbs. 

Crocodiles are cold-blooded, meaning they cannot generate the heat their body needs for survival. Instead, they rely on their external environment to derive the required heat. As such, their body’s temperature fluctuates depending on their environment’s temperature. Conversely, they can cool down their bodies by spending more time in water. 

No, crocodiles do not die of old age, and if all factors remain constant, they may live up to 100 years. However, most crocodiles die before they reach that age due to external factors such as loss of habitat, attacks by hunters who are seeking them out for their hide, and attacks by other crocodile species. Besides, natural disasters are one of the leading causes of a crocodile’s death.