Freshwater Crocodile

Crocodylus johnstoni 
 
As avid snorkelers we often encounter freshwater crocodiles in the water and rarely glimpse them topside. Somehow, an alert crocodile manages to look more menacing, primal, and fierce when seen on dry land despite the reduced proximity and immediate risk involved. Though Territorians often take freshies for granted, this image shows a few dozen good reasons to grant them due respect.