Can Crocodiles Be Tamed & Trained?

Crocodiles have a fearsome reputation and not something most people would want to keep as a pet. However, some see this as a challenge, and will have desire to keep and try to tame crocodiles.  But as far as crocodiles being able to be tamed and domesticated, well… it’s complicated. Can crocodiles be tamed? No, crocodiles…

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Why Do Crocodiles Open Their Mouths?

If you’ve seen crocodiles in a zoo, you’ve probably noticed that they spend a lot of the time sitting with their mouths wide open. Strangely enough, it’s not just captive crocodiles that leave their mouth open. Wild crocodiles also exhibit this behavior while resting on riverbanks in countries such as Africa and Asia. Why do crocodiles…

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Can You Hold a Crocodile’s Mouth Shut or Open?

Alligators and crocodiles are intimidating creatures. The speed at which they can snap their jaws shut is frightening. If you were to be attacked by a reptile like this, what do you think the chances are of you either holding their mouth shut, or holding it open? Well, I’ve done the research for you, and…

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Do Crocodiles Sleep Underwater or on Land?

Crocodiles fascinate me. Not only are they the last living relatives of a long-extinct order of reptiles but they also once shared the world with dinosaurs. One thing I always wondered though, was how crocodiles sleep, and whether they do that on land or underwater. Do crocodiles sleep underwater? Crocodiles can sleep underwater but this would…

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Can Crocodiles Jump Out of Water or Even into Boats?

Crocodiles fascinate me. They fill me with complete awe, yet also terrify me. As someone who loves to fish, I’ve always wondered what the chances are of a crocodile jumping out of the water at me. We’ve all seen those social media videos of crocodiles suddenly lunging onto land… but how much of a danger…

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Can Crocodiles Jump on Land (+ How High)?

Crocodiles are one of those creatures that inspire awe and fear. We’ve all seen those viral videos of their jaws snapping with no warning which is scary enough, but what if a crocodile was to jump up at you? In fact, do crocodiles jump on land, or is this just scaremongering? Here’s the truth.  Can…

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