Say the word crocodile and many people think of Australia, the Amazon or even those National Geographic specials showing huge reptiles ambushing wildebeests crossing rivers.
While mostly found along the coasts in brackish and saltwater habitats, including ponds and creeks lined with mangroves, Florida’s canal system can tempt them to move farther inland, and they have been seen in freshwater habitats, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.Since crocodiles are coldblooded, they can be seen warming up by basking in the sun. If surprised, they’ll quickly enter the water, which indicates they were frightened. Crocodiles normally enter the water quietly.
Crocodiles can also be seen sunning with their mouths open as they regulate their body temperature or moving between warm and cold areas in the water.Here are some of the major differences between an American crocodile and the more numerous American alligator:Young are light with dark stripesYoung are dark with yellow stripesCrocodiles eat almost anything that moves and some things that do not. The bigger the crocodiles, the bigger their prey, according to the University of Florida.
Inform others that feeding crocodiles is illegal and can create problems for people recreating in or near the water. Dispose of fish scraps only in designated waste containers. Discarding scraps in the water may attract crocodiles. Feeding other aquatic wildlife such as ducks, fish and turtles also can attract crocodiles by attracting potential prey animals.People who are concerned about a crocodile should call the FWC at
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