Quiz: Crocs

Bulletin of 18 June 2026

Approximately how many years have crocodilians existed on Earth? a) 6 million; b) 25 million; c) 95 million; d) 200 million
Answer
d) 200 million years. Crocodilians first appeared during the Late Triassic period and survived the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Which luxury fashion brand is famous for its crocodile logo?
Answer
Lacoste.
True or False: Crocodiles can go through thousands of teeth during their lifetime.
Answer
True. Individual teeth are continually replaced, with some crocodiles using 3,000 - 5,000 teeth over a lifetime.
Which is the name of the the main villain crocodile in Peter Pan?
Answer
Tick-Tock.
World Crocodile Day is celebrated annually on which date?
Answer
17 June.
How many living species of crocodilians are there worldwide?
Answer
23 species.

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