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The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics.It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas, with populations present from South Florida, the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, [4] and the coasts of Mexico to as far south as Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge was once entirely platted for residential development; however, accumulated deposits of dredge-spoils on the bayside of North Key Largo became an important nesting area for some of the country's remaining American crocodiles [1] which have recovered in recent years from a low, in 1975, of approximately 200 in population size.
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893. [3] It has 24 species of crocodilians , and also a variety of other reptiles , mammals and birds , as well as exhibits, animal performances and educational demonstrations.
A rarely seen American crocodile found its way ashore along Florida’s Treasure Coast, 160 miles north of Miami. It happened the first week of November in Indian River County, and video shows ...
A rarely seen American crocodile has been documented in Central Florida, and it counts as one of the northernmost sightings ever reported.. The crocodile was seen Sunday, Dec. 4, in Brevard County ...
Crocodiles have a “remarkable ability to return to their original capture site.” Florida crocodile relocated 95 miles away was back again 2.5 years later, study shows Skip to main content
It is home to Gatorama, self-proclaimed to feature "some of the largest Crocodiles and Alligators in Florida," built by Cecil Clemons in 1957. One of the state's first alligator attractions, it also has the largest captive breeding colony of American crocodiles in North America. [1] [2]
Crocodile in Florida: Crikey! American crocodile lives at this Palm Beach County golf course — and is there to stay. Animal attractions: Panthers, crocodiles and black bears, ...