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Monday, July 7, 2014

Jumbo-sized July: Saltwater Crocodile

     The Saltwater Crocodile is the world's largest living reptile. This creature'a habitat stretches from the northeast corner of the Indian Ocean all the way to the Western Pacific. This giant crocodile can eat anything that fits in its deadly jaws including: monkeys, wild boar, and even sharks. The way this giant can devour such massive animals is by propelling themselves out of the water with their powerful tail. Then, they grasp their victims with its deadly jaws. Next, it submerges under the water and waits until its helpless victims drown. Though these animals are at low risk of extinction and have a population of around 200,000-300,000, their skins are the most coveted among all crocodile skins.