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[[Image:Crazy_crocodile.png|thumb|left|Crocodiles prefer hiding in caverns and out of sight. Except when they instead decide to go on a rampage through your fortress, then they prefer tearing dwarves apart.]]
  
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'''Cave crocodiles''' are massive, subterranean, reptilian predators which can be found in the first two layers of the [[caverns]] - the bane of [[Fisherdwarf|fisherdwarves]] and fledgling fortresses who breach the underground too early. The largest [[creature]]s inhabiting the first cavern level, they'll spawn individually out of the edges of the [[water]] and seek for [[dwarves]] to attack and [[wood]]en [[building]]s to wreck - they are [[building destroyer]]s and will topple [[furniture]] they come across. Cave crocodile hatchlings reach their full size in 2 years, but don't reach adulthood (for breeding purposes) until the end of their 3rd year.
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'''Cave crocodiles''' are large, amphibious subterranean predators--the bane of [[fisherdwarf|fisher dwarves]]. Lurking in caverns close to the surface of the world, these animals are capable of [[building destroyer|smashing wooden buildings]].  
  
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Because of their size (10 times larger than a dwarf) and hostile behavior, cave crocodiles should be engaged with well-equipped [[military]] squads or [[trap]]s. They can also be used as [[mount]]s by [[goblin]]s during [[siege]]s, and they will gleefully swim over any water [[moat]] you are using as a defense - whether their riders survive the trek is another story.
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==Habitat==
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These animals are frequently found in both the first and second sets of [[cavern|caverns]], and as such they are one of the first major threats a fledgling fort faces. Plan accordingly, with either a decent [[military]] or a good [[trap]] line.
  
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Cave crocodiles can be captured in [[cage]]s rather easily, as furniture for them to topple can be used as bait. They can be [[Animal trainer|trained]] into valuable pets and either [[butcher]]ed for a great amount of returns or kept as livestock. Products made from cave crocodile parts are worth 4 times more than those of common animals. They are the best [[egg]]-layers of all subterranean creatures and one of the best in the entire game, making them the go-to animal for a fortress' [[egg production]]. Because of how prolific they can be and their many uses, a cave crocodile farm can be extremely profitable as it will give you plenty of [[food]], [[bones]] for crafting and a force of giant reptiles to defend your fortress from intruders. Just take measures to ensure [[Catsplosion#Crocsplosion|crocsplosion]] doesn't take down the fortress in the process.  
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==Behaviour==
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With a {{token|LARGE_PREDATOR|c}} token, cave crocodiles will attack any dwarves and wooden buildings that they come across. Generally, unarmed civilian dwarves do not last very long when they are attacked by a 600 kg crocodile.
  
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Some dwarves [[preferences|like]] cave crocodiles for their ''strength''.
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==Use==
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Capturing or hunting cave crocodiles can be highly rewarding. These animals have a tremendous value as [[pet]]s, and their [[butcher]]ing returns are worth four times as much of those of domestic animals. In addition to the standard meat and bones, cave crocodiles also produce [[gizzard stone]]s, a sustainable source of stone [[decoration]]s. Cave crocodiles are also one of the most prolific [[egg]]-laying animals, making them an ideal choice for [[egg production]] and [[Meat_industry#Processing|meat processing]]. (See also: [[catsplosion|crocsplosion]]) Cave crocodile hatchlings require two years to grow to full size, and three years to reach adulthood.
  
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[[File:cave_crocodile.jpg|thumb|300px|center|He's young, but already planning something...]]
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Cave crocodiles can also be used in fortress defense, for not only do they breed exceedingly well, but they are quite large and aggressive towards invaders. They generally tend to NOT be as deadly towards goblins as one would think, and should not be relied upon to win, but opening a cage filled with thirty crocodiles in the middle of a fight between goblins and your militia tends to hasten victory by quite a bit. They can't be trained for either war or hunting, but they can be pastured in areas where a solid defense is required.
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Cave crocodiles will occasionally show up as mounts for [[goblin]] [[siege]]rs. They act both as powerful warriors against your military and as powerful battering rams for breaking down any wooden buildings you may have. See the [[Building_destroyer#Annoying_Variety|building destroyer]] article for more information on how to prepare for this. Cave crocodiles captured from goblin sieges cannot be entirely tamed, and may remain aggressive towards your dwarves and pets; it is best to exercise caution when handling them.  
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==Trivia==
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*Some dwarves [[preference|respect]] cave crocodiles for their ''strength''.
  
 
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