Crocodiles and Alligators of the World

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David Alderton describes the lifestyle, zoology, distribution, and conservation of crocodiles. Their fascinating evolution, from the age of the dinosaurs to the present, is presented in detail. Despite their popular image as dangerous creatures, or perhaps because of it, many crocodile and alligator species are in danger of extinction. Yet, no crocodilian species has gone extinct in the time since humans became dominant on the planet, a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Reissue: First published in 1991.