Posted by jturgeon | Posted in Portfolio, Third Grade | Posted on May 13, 2019
For my endangered species project I did the American crocodile.The American crocodile is a reptile so it has scales, dry skin, ear holes, cold blood, and lays eggs.How you can tell a crocodile apart from a alligator is crocodiles v shape nose and alligator have u shape noes.Crocodiles can weigh up to 380 to 1,100 maximum.crocodiles can grow as big as a bus.A crocodile color is brown with a lighter belly.Crocodiles can be found almost every where but the ones were talking about the American crocodile it lives in Florida, central America and norther part of south america.Crocodiles lay 60 eggs at a time from November – March. They carry their young in their mouth. Their young stay with their moms for two years. American crocodiles can live in the wild for up to 70-100.
American crocodiles swallow their food whole. They hide in the water so they can sneak up on their prey. They have short legs so they can run fast. They warm up in the sun. They are endangered because they have been losing their habitat to humans. Also they have been hunted for their skin and meat. Their eggs are eaten by predators such as birds, wild pigs and snakes. Sometimes people use their skin for jackets and purses.
There are 1,000 American Crocodiles left in the wild. There are restricted areas and breeding programs to help increase the population. Now time for some fun facts they have hollow teeth,crocodiles are the largest reptiles, they used to walk with t-Rex and other dinos, and have strong jaws.
R: I chose this blog because it is the longest blog I have ever written. I am proud of that.
