Friday, July 8, 2016

This amazing croc comes from Crocodiles of the World, a really good "zoo" that specialises in crocodiles and reptiles. Nothing else.
It is a zoo run by madly enthusiatic people , which grew out of one person's love for and obsession with crocodiles.  If you live in Oxfordshire you should make sure you don't miss it. A great place for kids too. Details at www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk
What I find weird about the crocodiles is their stillness. They are fast enough to pull down animals that come to the water to drink, but when they are not doing this they seem almost immobile. It's a great way to save energy. We could learn from them!
Did you know...
  • Crocodiles can swim at 25mph just with the help of their powerful tail.
  • Farmed crocodiles can reach 1.5 metres (5ft) in length in just one year.
  • They sweat through their mouths.
  • They have 24 teeth that are meant to grasp and crush, not chew. Like birds swallow grit, they swallow stones that grind food inside their stomachs, and also act as ballast.
  • Most crocodile babies are eaten in the first year after birth, by large fish, herons, monitor lizards and even adult crocodiles.
  • Some tribes in New Guinea, venerate the crocodile and give themselves scarring to match that of a crocodile skin.
  • Crocodiles, first appeared 240 million years ago,
  • They  can live up to 80 years.
PS. Crocodiles of the World is warm and sweaty just as crocs like it. If it's raining outside or cold, this is a great place to visit!

PPS. Do my survey on how your feel about your reptile  at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FGJZKLT

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