Endangered Species Quiz - Crocodiles - Statistics

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Crocodiles are members of the order Crocodilia just like.... All of the above
93%
Which is the largest crocodile species? Saltwater crocodile
93%
What is being done to save endangered species of crocodiles in the wild? All of the above
87%
Which of the following is a behavior commonly seen in crocodiles to attract mates during the breeding season? Bellowing
87%
Which of the following is true about the behavior of crocodiles? Crocodiles can live in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
87%
Crocodiles and alligators are similar but not identical. What is one difference between them? The crocodile has a longer, narrower head
87%
What is the primary threat to crocodiles in the wild? All of the above
80%
Which of these crocodile species has the strongest bite force? Saltwater crocodile
80%
Which is not one of the ways crocodiles kill their prey before eating? Trampling
80%
A crocodile in Burundi is said to have killed 300 people. What was its name? Gustave
73%
Which group of animals do crocodile share a similar ancestry with? Birds
67%
Which type of crocodile is thought to have killed the most people? Nile Crocodile
67%
What is the term for the process by which crocodiles regulate their body temperature by basking in the sun or seeking shade? Thermoregulation
67%
Deinosuchus was an extinct crocodile that lived during the Cretaceous period, what does its name mean? Terrible crocodile
60%
How long have the crocodiles existed on Earth? 245 million years ago
53%
Why do scientists think crocodiles "cry" while eating? Air being forced through their sinuses
53%
How many times a crocodile can replace its skin over in its life? 50 times
47%
How long can crocodiles hold their breath underwater? 2 hours
40%
Which crocodile is the fastest on land? Freshwater crocodile
33%
How do crocodiles sleep? With one eye open
20%
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