answersLogoWhite

0

Saltwater crocodiles eat fish, birds, and mammals that come too close to the water's edge are eaten. The adult crocodiles will eat almost anything that comes too close. Younger crocodiles will eat smaller fish and insects.

Hope this helps!

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Zoology

What is the amount of food that crocodiles eat?

Crocodiles don´t eat as much as hot blooded predators, like lions or tigers. They can live perfectly with one kilogram of meat per day, and they can spend months and even one year without any food. However, they usually eat as much as they can if they find a good source of food, simply because they never know when the next big meal will show up!


Do crocodiles eat squirrels?

Yes, crocodiles are known to eat small mammals like squirrels if they come near the water's edge. Crocodiles are opportunistic feeders and will prey on animals that venture too close to the water where they can ambush them.


What types of water do crocodiles live in?

Crocodiles can live in freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water habitats. They are well-adapted to live in a variety of aquatic environments, including rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal wetlands. Crocodiles are excellent swimmers and can regulate their salt intake depending on the type of water they inhabit.


Crocadile live only in fresh water true or false?

False. Crocodiles can be found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats.


Where are most crocodiles found?

Crocodiles are native to Africa, Australia, Madagascar, and the U.S.A. Even if they are salt water crocodiles they are perfectly happy living in fresh water and sometimes seek it out, especially during the summer when fresh water is colder than salt water. They live in bays, mangroves, places where salt and fresh water mix, rivers, and in coastal areas.