Palau consists of more than 250 islands combining to form the western arm of the Carolina Islands. Only a handful of the islands are inhabited. The country is divided into 16 states, the largest, Ngaremlengui, is only 65 square kilometers; Koror, at a mere 18 square kilometers, contains more than half of Palau’s population.
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Crocodylus porosus - The saltwater crocodile is the largest reptile and the largest terrestrial carnivore on earth. It is not uncommon for adult males to reach lengths of almost 7 meters. Being excellent swimmers, they have extended their range throughout the tropical areas stretching from the eastern coast of India to the western islands of the Pacific Ocean. The saltwater crocodile had been facing severe declines in numbers, but is now slowly rebuilding itself into healthy and sustainable populations.
