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2006-11-06 03:12:41 · 5 answers · asked by US 2 in Science & Mathematics Zoology

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Saltwater crocodiles generally spend the tropical wet season in freshwater swamps and rivers, moving downstream to estuaries in the dry season, and sometimes travelling far out to sea. Crocodiles compete fiercely with each other for territory, with dominant males in particular occupying the most eligible stretches of freshwater creeks and streams. Junior crocodiles are thus forced into the more marginal river systems and sometimes into the ocean. This explains the large distribution of the animal (ranging from the east coast of India to northern Australia) as well as it being found in odd places on occasion (such as the Sea of Japan, for instance). Saltwater crocodile speed in the water can be 12 to 15 miles per hour in short bursts, but when cruising can only go 9 to 10 miles.

2006-11-06 03:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Robert 2 · 0 0

They can, yes. They have even been found out at sea... In general crocodiles can tolerate more salt water than alligators due to a salt excreting gland... The saltwater crocs spend a majority of their time in estuarine environments...

2006-11-06 05:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0 0

yes

2006-11-06 11:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

yes

2006-11-06 09:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by castingcrowns fan 2 · 0 0

you better call up the crocks the number is 097885005846538

2006-11-06 03:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by pooj 2 · 0 0

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