Book 32, Question 118 · Video
Which reptile weighs the most?
The saltwater crocodile is the heaviest reptile alive. Big males can weigh more than a thousand pounds, and a few have topped a ton. Leatherback sea turtles are heavy, too, and can weigh over a thousand pounds. The biggest animals live in warm places where food is plentiful. Fortunately, crocodiles keep to themselves and stay in their own waters.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Which reptile weighs the most?
The Big Idea
Reptiles come in all weights. But which one is the heaviest? Let's find out!
The Champion
Step one: The Champion. The saltwater crocodile is the heaviest reptile alive. Big males can weigh more than a thousand pounds, and a few have topped a ton.
Heavy Turtles
Step two: Heavy Turtles. Leatherback sea turtles are heavy too. They can weigh over a thousand pounds.
Stay Well Back
Step three: Stay Well Back. The biggest reptiles live in warm places where food is plentiful. Saltwater crocodiles can be dangerous to people, so in crocodile country always stay well back from the water's edge.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Heaviest. Very heavy. Lots of food. Stay back.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! A saltwater crocodile can be longer than a canoe. A few have topped a ton. Leatherbacks are heavy too. Stay back from the water in crocodile country.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Lift a 5-pound bag of flour. Imagine 200 bags for a big crocodile. Figure out how many bags make a ton. Hint: a ton is 2,000 pounds. Write your answer down.
Outro
The saltwater crocodile is the heaviest living reptile, with big males over a thousand pounds and a few topping a ton. Leatherbacks are heavy too. Salties can be dangerous, so always stay well back from the water's edge. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!