Are crocodiles or alligators native to Australia?

Answer 1

Australia has two species of crocodiles: Estuarine, or saltwater crocodiles, and freshwater crocodiles. Both species are restricted to Australia's tropical north.

The Estuarine crocodile is found across northern Australia, from near Broome in northwest Western Australia, across the Top End of the Northern Territory, to the Gulf country and Cape York of north Queensland. It can be found along beaches, around offshore islands (including those in Torres Strait and in the Great Barrier Reef), and in tidal estuaries and rivers, but it is not restricted to saltwater habitats. It has also been found in freshwater lagoons, rivers, and swamps hundreds of kilometres inland from the coast.

The freshwater crocodile is also restricted to northern Australia, where it is found in inland waterways. Although usually a freshwater-dwelling creature, as it name suggests, it can live in the tidal reaches of some rivers.

There are no crocodiles in either the Murray River or the Darling River, despite popular myth; nor are they found as far south as Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast.

Answer 2

There are two native species of crocodile in Australia.

The freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnsoni) -known as a "freshie", is not usually a threat to humans and is endemic to Australia.

The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) -known as a "saltie", is larger and is responsible for attacks on humans.

Answer 3

Two types of crocodile live in Australia- Freshwater Crocodiles and Saltwater Crocodiles.

Answer 4

Crocodiles are native to Australia. They are also native to regions of Asia, the Americas and Africa.

Answer 5

Yes the crocodile is a nativeof Australia.

Answer 6

No. There are crocodiles that are native to Australia, but not alligators.