The american crocodile

The american crocodile (cocodrylus acutus) is an animal that lives in Atlantic an Pacific coasts (southern of Mexico). It weight is 1,200 kg; It has a size of 5 metres; It colour is dark green, but his abdomen is white; It has membrans to protect his eyes.

The courtship of american crocodiles are divided in three phases: First, they must attract a female, and, if the female is interested, the female arch the male's tail; the next phase is the pair formation and the last phase is the copulation.

The american crocodile is a hunter animal. They eat some animals, like zebras; also they eat some insects and some beings that live in the water. The American crocodile is a carnivorous animal.

The american crocodile prefers the places like river mounths, brackish (salty) waters, salt lakes... and other places that can be wet. The american crocodile is an animal that we must protect.

Created by Manuel L. and Gonzalo