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 ==== Lolong ====
-Measuring 20.24 feet and weighing 2370 lb, Lolong was the largest measured crocodile in history. He died in captivity on February 10, 2013, from pneumonia and cardiac arrest, which was caused by a fungal infection and stress. [([[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/7/120702-biggest-crocodile-lolong-guinness-world-records-animals-science/|National Geographics]])]
+Measuring 20.24 feet and weighing 2370 pounds, Lolong was the largest measured crocodile in history. He died in captivity on February 10, 2013, from pneumonia and cardiac arrest, which was caused by a fungal infection and stress. [([[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/7/120702-biggest-crocodile-lolong-guinness-world-records-animals-science/|National Geographics]])]
 ==== Big and small ====
-The smallest adults do not exceed 4ft in body length. These include caimans. The largest representatives of this species are the roseate crocodiles. They reach up to 22ft in length. [([[https://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q2.htm|Crocodilian]])]
+The smallest adults do not exceed four feet in body length. These include caimans. The largest representatives of this species are the roseate crocodiles, which reach up to 22 feet in length. [([[https://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q2.htm|Crocodilian]])]
 ==== Good swimmers ====
-Crocodiles are very good swimmers. The fittest individuals can swim up to a speed of 20 mph and are able to hold their breath underwater for about an hour. On land, they are not so fast. The fastest observed individual - an Australian crocodile - accelerated to 11mph. [([[https://www.livescience.com/28306-crocodiles.html|Live Science]])]
+Crocodiles are very good swimmers. The fittest individuals can swim up to a speed of 20 mph and are able to hold their breath underwater for about an hour. On land, they are not so fast. The fastest observed individual — an Australian crocodile — accelerated to 11 mph. [([[https://www.livescience.com/28306-crocodiles.html|Live Science]])]
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