Species that are closely related to the American crocodile Results 1 - 11
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False gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii)
The false gharial is an unusual freshwater crocodilian (a group that includes alligators, crocodiles, caimans and the gharial) abo...  More  9 Images  0 Videos
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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed reports of indi...  More  36 Images  11 Videos
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Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
One of the largest of all crocodilians, the Nile crocodile is a supremely adapted aquatic predator, with a streamlined body, a lon...  More  66 Images  22 Videos
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Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Like other crocodilians, the group of reptiles that inspire both fear and intrigue in people, the Belize crocodile has an elongate...  More  12 Images  0 Videos
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Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer)
The Cuban crocodile is one of the most threatened New World crocodilians (a group that includes alligators, caimans and the gharia...  More  11 Images  0 Videos
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Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis)
The Philippine crocodile is one of the most endangered freshwater crocodiles. It is small with a relatively broad snout and thick ...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)
The Orinoco crocodile is one of the larger crocodilians (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a r...  More  15 Images  0 Videos
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Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetrapis)
As its name suggests, the dwarf crocodile is a diminutive species, with individuals rarely reaching lengths of 1.6 m. It is a heav...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis)
The Siamese crocodile is a small, freshwater crocodilian (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a ...  More  9 Images  1 Video
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Mugger (Crocodylus palustris)
The broad snout of the mugger makes it look more like an alligator than a crocodile, but the large and visible fourth tooth indica...  More  9 Images  8 Videos
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African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus)
The African slender-snouted crocodile is among the least known of the world’s crocodilians. Its defining feature is its extremely...  More  9 Images  1 Video

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