New Guinea crocodile

The New Guinea crocodile (Crocodylus novaeguineae) is a type of crocodile. It lives on the island of New Guinea. The habitat of the New Guinea crocodile is mostly freshwater swamps and lakes. It is very active at night when it feeds on fish and other small animals. 

Reproduction
A female crocodile lays a clutch of eggs in a nest made of different plants. The female crocodile stays close to guard the nest. 

Conservation
This crocodile was over-hunted for its skin in the middle of the 20th century, but because of conservation it no longer an endangered species. It is reared in ranches.

References

Category:Crocodilia
Category:Animals of Oceania