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American Crocodile. Justin Winslow. The Crocodile can reach 20 ft in length and weigh 1,650 pounds! They eat almost any small animal and fish They live in tropical places !. Why Are They Endangered?.
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American Crocodile Justin Winslow
The Crocodile can reach 20 ft in length and weigh 1,650 pounds! • They eat almost any small animal and fish • They live in tropical places !
Why Are They Endangered? • Once hunted intensively for their hides, today poaching and the loss of habitat to human development are the greatest threats faced by American crocodiles.
Population • There are currently 34,200 crocs in the world today!
Common Name REPTILIA: CROCODYLIA
Conservation Efforts • Conservation efforts, including crocodile farming, are in effect in some countries and may be expanded to others. Legal protection has been established in most countries, but unfortunately, enforcement is often inadequate. Education, continued research on threats to the species and expanded conservation efforts are needed to ensure the continued survival of the species.