5.8K views · 481 reactions | That’s a pretty big yawn for the smallest species of crocodile! Dwarf crocodiles grow to just under 5 feet in length. That might not sound small, but it is when compared to the largest species, the saltwater crocodile, which can grow to be a whopping 17 feet in length! The dwarf crocodile is practically tiny in comparison. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

Meet Smalls: a 14-year-old African dwarf crocodile! 👋 🐊 While she's out and about celebrating World Crocodile Day, our scaly friend is usually pretty shy. 😶‍🌫️ African dwarf crocodiles like Smalls are secretive, nocturnal animals. Unlike other crocodilians, they prefer to hide in shallow burrows or among tree roots rather than basking in the sun. 🌝 When the moon comes out, they're on the move—usually after a snack like a fish or small mammal. 🍽️ See Smalls and more real-life reptiles when