Philippine Crocodile

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Animal Quick Facts

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    Size

    Up to 10 feet

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    Diet

    Fish, aquatic invertebrates, other reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

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    Color

    Golden brown, darkening as they mature.

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    Lifespan

    Estimated between 70 and 80 years.

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    Range

    Small fragmented habitats on the Philippine islands of Dalupiri, Luzon, and Mindanao.

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    Habitat

    Freshwater rivers, ponds, and marshes.

Crocodylus mindorensis

Location in the Zoo: The Islands

This small freshwater crocodile has a broad snout and thick, bony, armored plates on its back. Female crocodiles create a nest that is either a twig mound or a hole in the ground. Both parents take turns guarding the eggs.

A 152-pound specimen was found to have a bite force of 615 pounds.

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Draw a Crocodile

We are excited to partner with WQED to present WQED’s Cartoon Academy at the Zoo! Follow along with Pittsburgh cartoonist, Joe Wos, as he teaches you how to create a crocodile and a platypus in the video!