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Crocodilians
Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans and the gharial. There are 23 species of crocodilians alive today. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of crocodilians.
What Are Crocodilians?
Crocodilians are semi-aquatic predators that have changed little since the time of the dinosaurs. In this article, explore basic facts about crocodilians including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other reptile groups.
Crocodilian Pictures
Pictures of crocodilians, including crocodilian photos such as Nile crocodiles, saltwater crocodiles, gharials, American alligators, spectacled caimans and many more.
Gharial
Gharials are a critically endangered crocodilian most recognizable for their long, slender snout. Gharials are among the largest of all crocodilians, smaller in size than only the saltwater crocodile. In addition to their distinct spindly nose, gharials have a unique tail that is laterally flattened and rimmed on both edges by a ridge of scales.
Gharial Pictures
Pictures of gharials, a species of crocodilian recognizable by their long, slender snout. Gharials are among the largest of all crocodilians, smaller in size than only the saltwater crocodile.