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What is a crocodilian?
Quick Answer
A crocodilian is a member of the reptile order Crocodylia, which includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials.
The Full Story
Crocodilians are large semi-aquatic reptiles with armored bodies, powerful jaws and a long evolutionary history. The living crocodilians are grouped into crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials, and all are part of the order Crocodylia. They are among the closest living relatives of birds, sharing a distant common ancestor within archosaurs. Modern crocodilians are found in tropical and subtropical regions across Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia.
Key Facts
1.Crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials are crocodilians
2.They are archosaurs related to birds
3.They live mostly in tropical and subtropical regions
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