World Crocodile Day!
June 17th
Ancient Fossil
Euparkeria Ancestor
Ancient Giants 🦖
Crocodile animals are amazing reptiles!
They have lived on Earth for a very, very long time. Their family started around 83 million years ago.
🦕 That means they were already here when dinosaurs lived!
Sharp Teeth & Eyes
Long Body
Swimming Low
Special Features! 🐊
They look very special! Here is what makes them unique:
- 🐊 Body & Legs: They have long bodies and short legs.
- 🐟 Strong Tail: They have powerful tails for fast swimming.
- 🛡️ Scaly Skin: They have bumpy, protective scaly skin.
- 🦷 Sharp Teeth: They have many sharp teeth for eating.
👀 Their eyes and nose are near the top of their head. So they can stay low in the water, but still see and breathe!
Healthy River Home
⚠️ Plastic Bag
⚠️ Eating Waste
Protect Their Homes! 🌿
Crocodile animals love rivers, lakes, and wetlands. The river is their beautiful home!
But trash in the water makes it dirty and dangerous. We must protect them by:
- 🚯 No Littering: We should not throw trash in the water.
- 🧼 Keep Waters Clean: We should keep our rivers sparkling and clean.
- 🌳 Save Nature: We should protect trees and plants near the river.
🐠 Clean rivers help fish, birds, plants, and crocodiles live happily together!