Crocodile (Crocodylidae) is a large aquatic tetrapod that lives throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia.

The American crocodile Crocodylus acutus, is a species of found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four living species of corcodiles from the Americas. Within the United States the American crocodile's habitat is limited to the southern half of Florida and has an estimated population of 2,000. The habitat of the American crocodile consists largely of coastal areas. It is larger than some other crocodile species, with some males reaching lengths of 6.1 m (20 ft).

Thes were photographed at Hacienda Solimar and the Taracoles River. Those in the 100 series were photographes at the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park 2016

What is the difference between crocodiles and alligators? Crocodiles have long and pointed, V-shaped snouts while alligators have rounded, U-shaped snouts. Other differences include the shape of their jaws and hind legs. Their behavior is also starkly different, with crocs being more aggressive than gators.

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