The saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, is the largest living reptile on Earth, and it rules the waters from northern Australia to Southeast Asia. These massive reptiles are often called "salties" and can grow to incredible sizes, with large male saltwater crocodiles sometimes reaching lengths of up to 7 meters (23 feet).
Their size, power, and adaptability make them one of the most formidable predators in the animal kingdom.
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These crocs are also commonly known as estuarine crocodiles because they like to swim and hunt in the estuaries where freshwater rivers flow into large bodies of saltwater, like the ocean. These crocodiles inhabit coastal areas, brackish and freshwater regions, and are even found in the open sea.