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Australian Freshwater Crocodile

(Crocodylus johnstoni)

 

Category: Reptiles

 

 

These crocodiles are found in northern Australia, in the states of Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. They are a relatively small crocodilian, rarely exceeding 9 feet and or weighing more than 150 pounds. They are a shy species and it is generally considered safe to swim around them as long as they are not provoked.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshwater_crocodile

http://australianmuseum.net.au/freshwater-crocodile

 

Data & Facts

Scientific Classification
Kingdom - Animalia
Phylum - Chordata
Class - Reptilia
Order - Crocodilia
Family - Crocodylidae
Genus - Crocodylus
Species - C. johnsoni

 
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Interesting Animal Facts

Please stop blaming snakes for everything

From Medusa to the Bible to Harry Potter, snakes have a bad reputation, but the vast majority are quite harmless - in fact, only about 20% of snakes are venomous, and the bites of less than 7% of snakes are considered medically important! Aside from venomous snakes, there are a few large constrictors that are dangerous, as well. But the truth is that the vast majority of snakes you come across in the wild would prefer to stay out of your way and be left alone! Even in Australia, the only continent in the world where venomous snakes outnumber the non-venomous, there are only 2-4 deaths by snake recorded each year. You are far more likely to be die from a bee sting - or another human - than be hurt by a snake!

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