Crocodile

These lifelike animals add an element of realism to imaginary play spaces. Through engaging spaces, children are able to explore a variety of animal environments.

The animals will encourage children’s understanding of animal names, temperaments and their natural habitat.  The inclusion of natural elements such as grasses, logs and soils will inspire children’s explorations and imaginative role play.

About Crocodiles
Crocodiles are large reptiles found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia.

There are 13 species of crocodiles, so there are many different sizes of crocodile. The smallest crocodile is the dwarf crocodile. It grows to about 1.7 meters in length and weighs 6 to 7 kilograms. The largest crocodile is the saltwater crocodile. The largest one ever found was 6.17 m long. They can weigh up to 900 kg.

Crocodiles are carnivores, which mean they only eat meat. In the wild, they feast on fish, birds, frogs and crustaceans. In the wild, crocodiles will clamp down on their prey with their massive jaws, crush it, and then they will swallow the prey whole. They do not have the capability to chew or break off small pieces of food like other animals. To help with digestion, crocodiles swallow small stones that grind up the food in their stomachs. Thanks to their slow metabolisms, crocodiles can survive for months without food.

Crocodiles live in tropical climates for a reason. They are cold-blooded and cannot generate their own heat. During colder months, they hibernate or go dormant. Crocodiles will also go dormant during long periods of drought. To create a place to hibernate, they dig out a burrow in the side of river bank or lake and settle in for a long sleep.

Crocodiles lay 10 to 60 eggs at a time. The hatchlings stay in their eggs for 55 to 110 days. They are 17.8 to 25.4 centimeters long when they are born and don't mature until they are 4 to 15 years. How long a crocodile lives depends on its species. Some only live to around 30 years, while others live up to 75 years.

Suitable for 3+ years

Dimensions
21 x 4 x 3 cm