Knowra Saltwater crocodile Saltwater crocodile The saltwater crocodile is the largest living crocodilian, inhabiting coastal waters, estuaries, and rivers across South and Southeast Asia and northern Australia.
Osmoregulation : The regulation of water and dissolved salts in an organism's body. Specialized salt glands help this crocodile tolerate seawater without drinking it.
Crocodilia : The order of reptiles comprising crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. The saltwater crocodile is one living member of this reptile order.
Crocodile farming : The commercial or conservation-based raising of crocodilians for skins, meat, or population management. Ranching and captive breeding can supply skins while supporting regulated conservation programs.
Nile crocodile : A large African crocodile inhabiting rivers, lakes, and wetlands across much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is another very large crocodile, but lives in Africa rather than the Indo-Pacific.
Crocodylus porosus : The scientific name of the saltwater crocodile. The species name is used in taxonomy and research on its distribution and evolution.
Crocodilian sensory systems : The sensory adaptations crocodilians use to detect stimuli in water and on land. Pressure-sensitive facial organs help it locate prey and movement at the water's surface.
Crocodylidae : The family of true crocodiles, distinct from alligators, caimans, and gharials. Its family includes the saltwater crocodile and other true crocodiles.
Crocodile attacks : Injuries or deaths caused when crocodilians attack people or domestic animals. Its size and coastal habitat make managing encounters a public-safety concern.
American crocodile : A crocodile native to coastal areas of the Americas and Caribbean. Its coastal habits resemble this species, but its range lies in the Western Hemisphere.
Crocodilian evolution : The evolutionary history of crocodilians, from ancient archosaurs to living species. Its lineage belongs to a reptile group with a deep fossil record.
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