The Smallest Crocodile

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The Smallest Crocodile: Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)

Growing to a length of about 5 feet and weighing between 40 and 70 pounds, the dwarf crocodile is the smallest species of the crocodile family. Living is Southern West Africa, dwarf crocodiles feed on various fish species. Major threats to this species include deforestation and use for bushmeat. Under the IUCN Red List, they are listed under Vulnerable

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