Crocodiles (The Lion King II: Simba's Pride)

Crocodiles are minor characters in Disney's The Lion King and minor villains in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

Background
The crocodiles that appear in The Lion King franchise are most likely Nile Crocodiles, a species of crocodile that resides in Africa. Like other variations of its species, Nile Crocodiles have short legs, long tails, and scaly hides. Their coloration ranges from dark green to brownish-bronze. All Nile Crocodiles have green eyes. Males can grow to be up to 16 feet long and weigh 730 kilograms.

The Lion King
Crocodiles are briefly mentioned in a segment of "The Morning Report." They are later seen in "I Just Can't Wait to Be King."

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
When Kiara wanders into the Outlands, she meets an Outsider cub named Kovu. Whilst talking, the two unknowingly walk over a bridge of crocodiles. As the fearsome creatures instigate an attack, the young lions race away in fear. The cubs barely manage to escape by climbing up a thin tree branch, but eventually make it to dry land and taunt the crocodiles from the top of a cliff. They are later seen in "Upendi."

Broadway Musical
After Simba dares Timon to jump over a rushing river, Timon misses and is carried by the force of the river. It takes him to a waterfall, where he grabs onto a branch hanging over the waterfall to keep from plummeting to his death. In the pond below, two hungry crocodiles wait for Timon to fall, so they can eat him. Timon looses his grip on the tree branch and falls in. Luckily, Simba helps him to shore just in time before the crocodiles can get to him.

Trivia

 * Despite their fearsome reputation, crocodiles are mainly perceived as good guys in The Lion King franchise.


 * Order Crocodylia is known for having the most advanced hearts of all living beings on earth except for possible sea turtles.