The Crocodilian order, which includes the Alligatoridae, Crocodylidae, and Gavialidae families, are the direct descendants of the Archosauria, which also included dinosaurs and other reptiles. Archosaurs ruled the reptile kingdom with their superior intelligence, leaving Crocodilians as today's most intelligent reptiles.

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As cultures have evolved in the presence of crocodiles, many myths about their activies and relationship with man have originated in various parts of the world.

In Malaysia, local lore states that a crocodile has a special stomach in which it hides the clothes of its victims.

In Sulawesi and parts of Australia, the crocodile is an ancestor to man and is treated with great deference.

An awesome predator, the Salt Water Crocodile is the world's largest reptile, capable of killing prey as large as cattle as well as humans.

This innate ability and immense power has made for many an exciting series on the Discovery Channel and the namesake of Paul Hogan's most popular role, Michael J. "Crocodile" "Mick" Dundee.