Crocodile Quiz: Test Yourself!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the crocodile?

• Crocodylus acutus
• Crocodylus palustris
• Crocodylus niloticus
• Crocodylus

What is the average length of a crocodile?

• 2-4 feet
• 17-13 feet
• 5-7 feet
• 11-13 feet

What is the average weight of a crocodile?

• 201-400 lbs
• 601-2200 lbs
• 100-200 lbs
• 401-600 lbs

What is the average lifespan of a crocodile in the wild?

• 51-60 years
• 50-75 years
• 41-50 years
• 31-40 years

What is the habitat of a crocodile?

• Savannahs and grasslands
• Freshwater rivers and lakes
• Forests
• Deserts

What is the primary diet of a crocodile?

• Insects
• Fish
• Birds
• Plants

What is the characteristic feature of a crocodile's skin?

• Thin and delicate
• Soft and fluffy
• Smooth and slippery
• Rough and bumpy

What is the average speed of a crocodile in water?

• 16-20 mph
• 5-10 mph
• 21-25 mph
• 11-15 mph

What is the average speed of a crocodile on land?

• 5-10 mph
• 11-15 mph
• 16-20 mph
• 21-25 mph

What is the reproductive behavior of crocodiles?

• They do not reproduce
• They reproduce asexually
• They lay eggs
• They give birth to live young

What is the name for a baby crocodile?

• Hatchling
• Calf
• Joey
• Fawn

What is the name for a group of crocodiles?

• Flock
• Bask
• School
• Herd

What is the largest species of crocodile?

• Nile crocodile
• Saltwater crocodile
• American crocodile
• Cuban crocodile

What is the smallest species of crocodile?

• Mugger crocodile
• Philippine crocodile
• Siamese crocodile
• Dwarf crocodile

What is the name of the crocodile in Peter Pan?

• Lenny
• Tick-Tock
• Rex
• Spike