Around 240 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, the earth looked pretty different. It was a time when dinosaurs roamed freely and crocodiles coexisted alongside them. In fact, crocodiles are one of the only animals that are thought to have survived the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaur population. They survived the mass extinction and thrived for hundreds of millions of years to come. Therefore, it’s safe to say, their history on earth is a long and mysterious one! 

• Crocodiles can out live Human Beings.

Crocodiles have an average life span of about 30 -40 years. However, they are believed to have the ability to live up to 100 years and over.

Crocodiles make the strongest bite in the animal kingdom.

A crocodile’s bite is 10 times more powerful than a great white shark. Applying over 5,000 pounds of pressure per square inch.

Crocodiles don’t sweat.

To keep cool, they open their mouths known as mouth gaping similarity to panting. In fact, they often sleep with their mouths wide open to release off heat.

 Crocodiles are extremely fast in the water.

Crocodiles can swim up to 35 kilometers per hour. To swim, they use their powerful tails to propel themselves through the water.

Swallow small stones to improve digestion.

Swallowing stones (known as ‘gastroliths’) is especially beneficial for crocodiles that eat their prey whole, or for tougher animals with shells and bones. A gastrolith can remain inside the stomach for years.

crocodiles have the most acidic stomach of any vertebrate.

This allows them to dissolve and digest bones, hooves, and horns or shells from their prey.