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Similarly, you may ask, where do crocodiles live in the US?

American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are a shy and reclusive species. They live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean, and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida. They live in brackish or saltwater areas, and can be found in ponds, coves, and creeks in mangrove swamps.

Subsequently, question is, do crocodiles live on land or water? Crocodiles live in rivers, lakes and dams in parts of America, Asia, Africa and Australia. While crocodiles spend most of their time in water, they can come out and move around on the land. Crocodiles cannot breathe underwater: they breathe air, just like people.

Secondly, are there any crocodiles in the United States?

Crocodiles and alligators belong to a group of reptiles called crocodilians, which are the largest of the living reptiles. Of the 23 different species of crocodilians in the world, 2 species are native to the United States, and south Florida is the only place where both of these species coexist.

Where do crocodiles and alligators live?

Alligators live only in the southeastern US and eastern China, whereas crocodiles can be found across the world in Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, and Central America. If you are in the US, then you are far more likely to encounter an alligator than a crocodile.