Earthwatch Australia Teach Live

The Crocodile

Hi Everyone,

In this quiz you will be looking into facts about crocodiles. Whilst I have been in Queensland, I have only seen a few crocodiles ... and they were in a zoo. Let's hope it stays that way! There are some pretty big Crocs up here, or so the local people tell me, so i really should be on the lookout. Find the answers to the questions below AND if you also find some other facts i should know about, leave me a message of the FORUM page. Better i know about these guys now than after i've run into one, don't you think?

* What do crocodiles eat?

* In what environments might you find crocodiles in Australia?

* When do crocodiles hibernate?

* Why were crocodiles originally hunted in Australia?

* How many eggs does a female crocodile lay at one time?

* What are the differences between a Salt Water Crocodile and a Freshwater Alligator.

* How large can a crocodile grow? (What is the biggest crocodile ever caught in Australia?)

* What is special about a crocodile nest?

* What does it mean if a crocodile is "Territorial" ?

You might need some help finding facts about crocodiles. Try looking HERE to start with. Some other good information can be found HERE too. Perhaps you could make a "Safety Brochure" of your own to help people understand crocodiles.

Now - Can you draw a picture of a crocodile? See if you can draw one and accurately label all the parts. HERE is something to help you.