The Crocodile is the primal mother and the keeper and protector of knowledge. They have great wisdom from having survived two-hundred million years on the Earth. They can live to be seventy to one-hundred years old.
This totem symbolizes the opportunity for knowledge and wisdom. They were venerated as Gods by the ancient Egyptians. They also represent birth and re-birth. Being creatures of the land and water they have many characteristics of those things that are able to survive in both elements. Crocodile’s brains are about the size of a walnut, yet they are very intelligent and have keen senses. They are not social-able creatures and it is wise to avoid them if you happen to encounter them in the wild. They have been known to attack boats and will attack humans who get too close to their territory.
The large powerful jaws of a Crocodile are capable of applying enormous pressure when attacking their prey, which usually varies from fish to small mammals, however they have been known to attack animals much larger such as water buffalo. Their teeth are razor sharp and they will bite just about anything in their paths if they are unsure of what it is. They have good eyesight and three eyelids, one of which is transparent for seeing underwater. They also have excellent hearing and sense of smell.
Female Crocs will protect her young to the death. When she hears them crying from their nest she will carry them to safety in her mouth. Mother Crocs protect and feed their offspring and she is a force to be reckoned with.
The Crocodile is a fierce and powerful animal. They signify leadership, intelligence, endurance and ancient magic. They are a spiritual and medicine Totem providing insight and internal power to those who seek their spirit council.
The Intelligent Crocodile Totem possesses the following virtues:
Powers of attraction to the opposite sex, learning, knowledge, intelligence, creativity, strength, endurance through difficulty, opportunity, and intuition.
The Crocodile animal totem is a strong spirit indeed and its magical properties are one of the most influential of all animal totems. Strength in knowledge, Shamanistic energy, the ability to endure and so much more can be integrated into the spirit …
