Do you know that a newly hatched crocodile is three times as large as the egg from which it has come? A crocodile egg is small, but when the baby crocodile comes out, it is much bigger. The baby crocodile is very strong and can move quickly in the water.
Crocodiles live in rivers, lakes, and sometimes in the sea. They like warm places. Crocodiles eat fish, birds, and small animals. The mother crocodile watches her eggs and takes care of her babies. When the babies hatch, she helps them go to the water. Crocodiles can live many years. Some crocodiles can grow very big and very heavy.
People sometimes see crocodiles in the wild, but they are dangerous. It is better to watch them from far away. Crocodiles are very old animals. They have lived on the Earth for millions of years, and they have not changed much.
