American Crocodile
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Where is it located?
-many tropical areas
-within the US, is limited only to Florida
-typically in southern Florida, but two have been found in Tampa Bay Area
-typically in coastal areas and rivers
-American crocodile is the only species besides the saltwater crocodile to thrive in saltwater habitats
- also in mangrove swamps
Photo by gipukan (rob gipman)
How many are left?
-about 2,000
-is now one of the largest crocodile species
-in 1974, there were only a few hundred left
-they are still considered endangered
Photo by Camerons Personal Page
Niche:
-eat fish, reptiles, birds, and small mammals
- coexist with the American alligator
-are not a threat to humans unless provoked
Photo by Static Sparks
Works cited:
http://www.haikudeck.com/p/XoLHFE5FiN
Photo by H2O Alchemist
