Category: Reptiles
These crocodiles are found in northern Australia, in the states of Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. They are a relatively small crocodilian, rarely exceeding 9 feet and or weighing more than 150 pounds. They are a shy species and it is generally considered safe to swim around them as long as they are not provoked.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshwater_crocodile
http://australianmuseum.net.au/freshwater-crocodile
The report of my breath was an exaggeration
For years, the Komodo dragon was accused of having a mouth so filthy that even if you escaped its terrible bite, you were doomed to eventually die from the ensuing bacterial infection. However, recent studies on Komodo dragons demonstrated that this was unfair, as they have mouths cleaner than many mammalian carnivores. It turns out the reality is worse than the myth: they have poison glands! Komodo dragons produce a venom that sends prey into shock while keeping its blood from clotting. A deer or pig who “escapes” will run off and go into shock, often bleeding out from its wounds within 3 hours, leaving an easy treat for the dragon.
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