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Saltwater Crocodile

ගැට කිඹුලා உப்புநீர் முதலை

Crocodylus porosus

Least concern

Saltwater Crocodile
Obtained from Molly Ebersold of the St. Augustine igator Farm · Public domain

Overview

The world’s largest living reptile, found in river mouths, lagoons and mangroves. Responsible for most crocodile attacks on people in Sri Lanka.

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