Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)
Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)
The Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus Intermedius) is similar to the American crocodile as they have a narrow snout that slopes upwards to their nose. They are native to the freshwater environments of Colombia and Venezuela like lagoons or rivers. In nature they are sluggish unless they are feeding. They are opportunistic hunters and generally eat fish, birds, and small mammals. Younger Orinoco crocodiles eat crabs, snails, insects, and fish. The Orinoco crocodile is considered to be critically endangered due to being hunted for their skin and have a small population. They have a lifespan of 80 years.
The Orinoco Crocodile has an overall length between 9.8’-19.7’ (3-6 m), body width of 18.1”-36.6” (46-93 cm), body height of 12.2”-24.4” (31-62 cm), and weight between 496-838 lb (225-380 kg). The typical lifespan of the Orinoco Crocodile is between 60-80 years.
The Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus Intermedius) is similar to the American crocodile as they have a narrow snout that slopes upwards to their nose. They are native to the freshwater environments of Colombia and Venezuela like lagoons or rivers. In nature they are sluggish unless they are feeding. They are opportunistic hunters and generally eat fish, birds, and small mammals. Younger Orinoco crocodiles eat crabs, snails, insects, and fish. The Orinoco crocodile is considered to be critically endangered due to being hunted for their skin and have a small population. They have a lifespan of 80 years.
The Orinoco Crocodile has an overall length between 9.8’-19.7’ (3-6 m), body width of 18.1”-36.6” (46-93 cm), body height of 12.2”-24.4” (31-62 cm), and weight between 496-838 lb (225-380 kg). The typical lifespan of the Orinoco Crocodile is between 60-80 years.