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Carnivore
Crocodiles eat fish, birds and mammals.
Meat eater
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Crocodile Facts for Kids: C Is for Crocodile
Crocodiles can stay underwater for a long time. A mother crocodile gently carries her babies in her mouth. Here are easy crocodile facts for kids: what crocodiles eat, how big they grow, what a baby crocodile is called and where crocodiles live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter C.
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Carnivorediet
Hatchlingbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Crocodiles
Two more true facts about the crocodile that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
Cc
Say “Crocodile”
Crocodile starts with the letter C. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues.
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One more fact
Mother crocodiles carry babies gently in their mouths.
Act it outMove like a crocodile for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter C in “Crocodile”.
Ask a questionWhat would a crocodile eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Crocodile Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the crocodile, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A crocodile is up to 6 m (20 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Crocodiles live for about 70 years or more.
LifespanBaby
Hatchling
A baby crocodile is called a hatchling.
Baby nameGroup
Bask
A group of crocodiles is called a bask.
Group nameHabitat
Rivers & swamps
Crocodiles are found in tropical rivers of Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas.
Where they liveAnimal type
Reptile
Crocodiles can stay underwater for a long time. A mother crocodile gently carries her babies in her mouth.
Crocodile is a reptileLetter
C is for crocodile
Crocodile has 9 letters and starts with C.
Say: Crocodile
Quick quiz
Crocodile Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Crocodile Coloring Page: Letter C Worksheet
Done reading about the crocodile? Print the free letter C sheet, say “C is for crocodile” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase CLowercase cTracing practiceFind the C animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Crocodile Questions Kids Ask
Crocodiles eat fish, birds and mammals. That makes the crocodile a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A crocodile is up to 6 m (20 ft) long.
Crocodiles live for about 70 years or more.
A baby crocodile is called a hatchling.
A group of crocodiles is called a bask.
Crocodiles live in tropical rivers of Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Their favorite habitat is: rivers & swamps.
Yes. The crocodile is a reptile. Crocodiles can stay underwater for a long time. A mother crocodile gently carries her babies in her mouth.
Crocodile starts with the letter C. Say it slowly and listen for the C sound at the start.
Keep exploring
All C animals
More Animals Like the Crocodile
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