Saltwater crocodile

There are units, and then there are absolute units. If the latter doesn’t ring a bell, it may be because the odd-sounding term comes from internet culture, where people use it to refer to a large, round animal or object.

Saltwater Crocodile, the biggest in the world. I'd love to see one up close!

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Picture of a mighty crocodile.

Saltwater Crocodile or Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) surfacing to breath, Oro Bay, Papua New Guinea by Mike Parry...

Saltwater Croc on the Adelaide River Jumping Croc Tour. The saltwater or estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all living reptiles.

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Yes, this African crocodile was yawning! You can see how the mouth was open!