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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]])]
+==== 23 species ====
+There are 23 different species of crocodiles. [([[https://www.bioexplorer.net/animals/reptiles/crocodiles/|Bio Explorers]])]
+==== Dwarf crocodiles ====
+The smallest species is called the dwarf crocodile. [([[https://www.folly-farm.co.uk/zoo/meet-the-zoo-animals/dwarf-crocodile/|Folly Farm]])]
+==== Crocodile tears ====
+Crocodiles tear. Because when they eat, they swallow too much air, which comes in contact with their tear-producing glands, and this forces the tears to flow. But they don't actually cry. The term "crocodile tears" refers to a false, insincere display of emotion, such as false tears of grief. [([[https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-egypt/why-do-we-say-crocodile-tears/|History Extra]])]
+==== Fast over short distances ====
+Crocodiles are fast over short distances. [([[https://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q4.htm|Crocodilian]])]
+==== Long periods without food ====
+Crocodiles can survive for long periods without food. [([[https://recipes.timesofindia.com/articles/features/10-animals-that-can-live-without-food-and-water-for-months/photostory/62636198.cms|Times of India]])]
+==== Coexisted with dinosaurs ====
+Crocodiles coexisted with dinosaurs. Crocodiles have existed for at least 240 million years. [([[https://www.bbcearth.com/news/10-animals-with-pre-historic-roots|BBC Earth]])]
+==== Life span ====
+How long a crocodile lives depends on its species. Some live up to about 30 years, while others live up to 75 years. [([[https://www.britannica.com/animal/crocodile-order/Natural-history|Britannica]])]
+==== Hatching ====
+Crocodiles lay 10 to 60 eggs at a time. They hatch on their eggs for 55 to 110 days. [([[https://www.farm4tradesuite.com/blog/crocodile-farming-an-alternative-and-lucrative-business|Farm4Tradesuite]])]
+==== Releasing heat ====
+Crocodiles release heat through their mouths, not through their sweat glands. [([[https://brainly.in/question/3426572|Brainly]])]
+==== Strongest bite ====
+Crocodiles have the strongest bite of any animal in the world. [([[https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/top-10-which-animals-have-the-strongest-bite/|Science Focus]])]
+==== Related to dinosaurs and birds ====
+Despite being classified as reptiles, crocodiles are more closely related to dinosaurs and birds than to most animals classified as reptiles. [([[https://askabiologist.asu.edu/questions/birds-dinosaurs-reptiles|Ask a biologist]])]
+{{tag>fauna biology}}

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