Common Name: American Crocodiles

Scientific Name: Crocodylus acutus

Habitat: They live in Florida, the Caribbean, Southern Mexico, and along the Central American coast.

Adaptations: Crocodiles are cold blooded so to maintain their temperature during cold months they lay in the mud out in the sun. During warmer months they swim or lay in the shade.

Status: American Crocodiles are considered to be endangered pretty much everywhere they live.

Current issues: Illegal killing and road kill are the biggest threat to these crocodiles.

Why?: I chose the crocodile because I've always known of it's existence and was always amazed but this animal but I didn't know much about it.