The next 10 or so years will be extremely important to the survival of this animal. The Philippine Crocodile has between 66-68 teeth. A crocodile's teeth are always growing. This means that their teeth are constantly falling out and new ones are growing in. Its back is protected with armored plates made of dermal bone.
Crocodiles lay eggs in a nest and carry the youngsters to water as they hatch.
They warm their bodies by lying in the sun, opening their mouths to release heat if they become too warm. They can float just at the surface of the water, with only ears, eyes and nostrils exposed, adjusting their buoyancy by swallowing stones. Although crocodiles are formidable predators, taking prey as large as antelopes, they will allow crocodile birds to scavenge among their teeth. T his animal was not on exhibit at the times of my visits. See also the Dwarf Caiman, American Alligator, Dwarf Crocodile and Gharial at the Fort Worth Zoo.