15 Abnormally Large Crocodiles That Actually Exist - 15 Wild Animals That Saved Human Lives

 Habitat. American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are a shy and reclusive species. They live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean, and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida. They live in brackish or saltwater areas, and can be found in ponds, coves, and creeks in mangrove swamps.

The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) lives in several places within the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and south Florida. The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is also found in south Florida, among other places.

The “true crocodiles” (family Crocodylidae) occur in most of Africa south of the Sahara, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, the East Indies, northern Australia, Mexico and Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America.

Each year, hundreds of deadly attacks are attributed to the Nile crocodile in Sub-Saharan Africa. Attacks by saltwater crocodiles often occur in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

"For social mammals, it's very simple. Physical contact leads to the production of certain hormones, especially oxytocin, that nurture attachment and that are linked to a form of well-being." Since physical contact triggers this chemistry, it also reinforces the need in animals to pursue this

Even household pets or animals in captivity will develop emotional connections with the humans taking care of them. Science has also indicated that physiologically, animals are certainly capable of experiencing emotions like love in a similar way to humans.

“Pets show love by being excited to see us, by greeting us, by vocalizing in ways that show us they're excited to see us, by spending time with us and seeking us out to be with us,” said Margaret Gruen, an assistant professor of behavioral medicine in NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine.

The energy is calmer, protective of the animal and the animals recognize the possibility for love. If animals are attracted to you, it is an honor. They are recognizing your energy and letting you know they think you are trustworthy.