freshwater crocodile
US /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtər ˈkrɑkədaɪl/
UK /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtər ˈkrɑkədaɪl/
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crocodile d'eau douce
a species of crocodile native to northern Australia, known for its relatively slender snout and preference for freshwater habitats
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The freshwater crocodile is generally smaller and less aggressive than the saltwater crocodile.
Le crocodile d'eau douce est généralement plus petit et moins agressif que le crocodile marin.
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You can often spot a freshwater crocodile basking on riverbanks in northern Australia.
On peut souvent apercevoir un crocodile d'eau douce se prélassant sur les berges des rivières du nord de l'Australie.