Huge 14-feet crocodile captured at tourist spot in Australia

3 Sep 2020

Huge 14-feet crocodile captured at tourist spot in Australia

Huge 14-feet crocodile captured at tourist spot in AustraliaAustralian wildlife rangers recently caught a huge saltwater crocodile. It measures 14.4 feet (4.4 metres) and was found at Flora River Nature Park, a tourist hotspot in Australia's Northern Territory.

Saltwater crocodiles are the largest crocodile species alive. They are also the largest living reptile in the world.

This crocodile weighs about 350 kilograms. It is believed to be the largest caught in the area in years. It was caught by the rangers as it could be a threat to people. The crocodile will be taken to a crocodile farm.

Adult saltwater crocodiles can reach up to 23 feet (7 m) and weigh over 997.9 kg! 23 feet is about as long as a train coach!

This huge animal usually typically lives in brackish waters near the sea coast. Brackish water is a mixture of salty (sea) water and freshwater.

There are around 100,000 saltwater crocodiles living in the wild in the Northern Territory, Australia. They are protected under state and national laws.

Saltwater crocodiles are also found in eastern India and Southeast Asia.

Here is a video on this amazing, fearsome animal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlG7GDgJiTM

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