Correction for the speed of a Crocodile

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How fast is 8 kilometers per hour?

It's about four-fifths as fast as a Crocodile

The speed of a Crocodile is about 9.70 kilometers per hour.

(American Crocodile, Crocodylus acutus) (swimming speed)

An American crocodile can reach speeds in the water of up to 10 kph. On land, larger crocodiles can "gallop" when fleeing danger at speeds of up to 20 kph.

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APA Style (7th Ed.)

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"Correction for the speed of a Crocodile." The Measure of Things. 2025. https://www.themeasureofthings.com/correction.php?comp=speed&unit=kmh&amt=8&i=138.

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