Endangered Species Quiz - Crocodiles - Statistics

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  • The average score is 14 of 20
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Crocodiles are members of the order Crocodilia just like.... All of the above
94%
Which is the largest crocodile species? Saltwater crocodile
94%
What is being done to save endangered species of crocodiles in the wild? All of the above
88%
Which of the following is a behavior commonly seen in crocodiles to attract mates during the breeding season? Bellowing
88%
Which of the following is true about the behavior of crocodiles? Crocodiles can live in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
88%
Crocodiles and alligators are similar but not identical. What is one difference between them? The crocodile has a longer, narrower head
88%
What is the primary threat to crocodiles in the wild? All of the above
81%
Which of these crocodile species has the strongest bite force? Saltwater crocodile
81%
Which is not one of the ways crocodiles kill their prey before eating? Trampling
81%
A crocodile in Burundi is said to have killed 300 people. What was its name? Gustave
75%
Which group of animals do crocodile share a similar ancestry with? Birds
69%
Which type of crocodile is thought to have killed the most people? Nile Crocodile
69%
What is the term for the process by which crocodiles regulate their body temperature by basking in the sun or seeking shade? Thermoregulation
69%
Deinosuchus was an extinct crocodile that lived during the Cretaceous period, what does its name mean? Terrible crocodile
56%
How long have the crocodiles existed on Earth? 245 million years ago
50%
Why do scientists think crocodiles "cry" while eating? Air being forced through their sinuses
50%
How many times a crocodile can replace its skin over in its life? 50 times
44%
How long can crocodiles hold their breath underwater? 2 hours
38%
Which crocodile is the fastest on land? Freshwater crocodile
31%
How do crocodiles sleep? With one eye open
19%
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