Recently, Nita Ambani's crocodile skin handbag, studded with 240 diamonds, is said to be worth Rs 2.6 crore. It's been going quite viral since then. For your information, this bag is known as the Himalayan Birkin bag made from the skin of Nile Crocodile. A lot of information about it is coming out. Crocodiles are heavy-bodied amphibians that look like lizards. You may have seen them, but you'll rarely know about them. So today we've brought you interesting crocodile facts.

* There are 23 species of crocodiles found worldwide. Most of which are on the verge of extinction.

* Crocodiles are non-vegetarians that sometimes even prey on humans.

* Their jaws are considered stronger than the jaws of any animal in the world.

* Scientists believe crocodiles were also present at the time of Dinosaurs.

* Scientists believe that crocodiles have been in existence on Earth for nearly 24 million years.

* Crocodiles are less chewing prey but also swallow it mostly to prey.

* Crocodiles tend to be more dangerous in rainy season.

* The crocodile has a lifespan of up to 70 years.

* Crocodiles can be 14 to 19 feet taller.

* Crocodiles are found more in Asia, Africa and Australia.

* Crocodiles are of two types, one is the saltwater crocodile and the other is the freshwater crocodile.

* It is said that when crocodiles swallow prey, water comes out of their eyes, perhaps so there is a proverb of crocodile tears.

* It is often lying outside the water to control your body temperature.

* 99 per cent of their babies are eaten by other animals within a year of birth.

* Crocodiles do mating with female mostly in the rainy season. The female lays 20 to 50 eggs and takes care of them for 3 months.

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