Crocodiles have strong legs and feet for moving about on land.
Crocodilians raise their bodies well off the ground and can run fast when they need to. Their scales form a tough coat of armor on the body. Powerful jaws and large teeth are good for hunting in the water or along the water's edge. A long, flattened tail is excellent for swimming. The position of the nostrils and eyes enable the crocodile to look around and breathe while most of its body is submerged and hidden.