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The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile on Earth
Large males can exceed six metres in length and weigh over one tonne
Inhabiting brackish coastal waters across Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, the saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile species. Adult males average four to five metres long, with rare specimens reaching six metres. They possess the strongest bite force ever measured among living animals.
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