Crocodiles

Large semi aquatic reptiles that inhabit across the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia are known as crocodiles (family Crocodylidae).

The size, shape, behavior, and ecology of different species of crocodile vary slightly. They also have a lot of commonalities in these other areas, too. All crocodiles are semiaquatic and tend to gather in freshwater environments like rivers, lakes, and wetlands, however occasionally they can also be found in brackish and saltwater. They are carnivorous creatures that mostly consume vertebrates including fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Depending on the species and age, they may occasionally consume invertebrates like molluscs and crabs. Since they are all tropical species, crocodiles are far more vulnerable to cold than alligators are. Around 55 million years ago, during the Eocene period, they split apart from other crocodilians. Many species are in danger of going extinct, and some of them are considered highly endangered.

Crocodiles are occasionally observed preying on seagulls and their eggs. Although they are aquatic, these dangerous, ancient reptiles are not found in seas. The two seldom meet paths since seagulls, as their name implies, like to live on seashores.

Crocodiles do, however, occasionally hunt on seagulls. Crocodiles, like sharks, are large-mouthed animals that prey on birds of prey as they fly near the water's surface.