9 Mind-Blowing Facts About Crocodiles And Alligators You Probably Didn’t Know

5. Speed Demons

Crocodiles and gators are fast! In water they can swim up to 20 mph and on land they can run up to 12 mph. For comparison, the average human swims between 3 to 5 mph and runs between 6 to 8 mph. So if it has it’s sights on you at close range, say “bye bye.”