Whoever is on this boat must be praying very hard that they don’t run out of gas, or breakdown, because there is no way out of this! In this alarming clip, we join a man in a skinny motorboat plow through literally hundreds of crocodiles. All we can do is hope that he makes out the other side!
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Crocodiles and Their Habitats
We are not told where this was filmed but crocodiles are found in several locations around the world. The scientific name for crocodiles is Crocodylus acutus and they belong to the reptile Crocodylidae family. They will often hunt in groups and communicate using hissing, chirping, and bellowing.
Crocodiles are apex predators and have everything that an animal could need to be an excellent hunter. This includes a powerful body, strong jaws, an impressive bite force and immense speed. But, they are also stealthy and surprisingly agile – you get a glimpse of that in this clip as they get out of the way of the boat.
The crocodile is an ancient species and has changed very little in the last 200 million years – they survived the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Different Types of Crocodiles
There are several different types of crocodile and they inhabit different habitats in different regions of the world. Some are named after a country or location where they are found. For example, the infamous Nile crocodile is known for being very aggressive and is found in African regions south of the Sahara, the Nile basin and in parts of Madagascar. Whilst the Borneo crocodile (Crocodylus raninus) is found in Borneo.
Others are named after the type of water that they like to live in. So, the Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) likes to live in the brackish and freshwater regions of northern Australia, eastern India and Southeast Asia and have been spotted swimming far out at sea! These guys are the largest reptiles on the planet and can grow up to 20 feet.
Finally, some have names linked to how they look. The Central African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops leptorhynchus) has a narrow snout!
They all have a scaly skin that consists of armored, waterproof plates. This protects them from drying out and protects from injury – including injuries inflicted by small boats!
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