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Detailed explanation-1: -All crocodiles are semiaquatic and tend to congregate in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, wetlands and sometimes in brackish water and saltwater.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crocodiles live in tropical climates. Crocodiles like to live in tropical places such as the jungles of Papua New Guinea, or the marshes near the Nile river.

Detailed explanation-3: -Today, crocodiles are found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. They normally live near lakes, rivers, wetlands and even some saltwater regions. Crocodiles live in tropical climates because they are cold-blooded and cannot generate their own heat.

Detailed explanation-4: -American crocodiles occur in South Florida and also can be found in Hispaniola, Cuba, Jamaica, along the Caribbean coast from southern Mexico to Venezuela, and along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Peru. The northern end of the crocodile’s range is in South Florida.

Detailed explanation-5: -Crocodiles can live up to 70 years in the wild, with the Saltwater crocodile being the longest living species. However, crocodile lifespans among species range from 25 to 70 years. Crocodiles in captivity have been known to reach 100 years old.