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| Crocodile (The Brightest Star) | |
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| Physical information | |
| Gender |
Male |
| Species | |
| Skin color |
Green |
| Eye color |
Black |
| Biographical information | |
| Also known as |
Great Scaly One (by Mohatu) |
| Status |
Undetermined |
| Residence | |
| Relationship information | |
| Allies | |
| “ | Mohatu: Oh, Great Scaly One, why are you crying? Crocodile: You are a kind lion to ask. I am crying because I am lonely and I don't have any friends. Everyone is afraid of me, so no one comes to the river. |
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Crocodile is a male crocodile.
When a drought struck the Pride Lands, Mohatu searched for a new water source. Eventually, he found a river in the jungle, where he met an abandoned and sorrowful Crocodile. Shortly afterward, Mohatu's subjects arrived at the river, but Zebra got caught in quicksand and nearly died. However, Crocodile saved him, which led the other animals to trust and befriend him once more.
Biography[]
Early life[]
| “ | Mohatu: Excuse me, Big Hippo, but why aren't you wallowing in the river? Hippo: Crocodile lives in the river, and I am afraid of him.
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Crocodile lived in the jungle. At one point, he bit Hippo's tail. This caused the other animals to fear him and steer clear of the Great River, which made Crocodile feel lonely and sad.[1]
Friendship with Mohatu[]
| “ | Zebra: Oh, thank you, Crocodile. Thank you for saving my life. Crocodile: You are welcome.
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Crocodile greets Mohatu.
A terrible drought struck the Pride Lands. Mohatu, the king, set out in search of another water source. Upon reaching a jungle oasis, he found Crocodile crying in the Great River. He called out to the crocodile and asked him what was wrong. Crocodile swam to the bank and explained that he was lonely, for he had no friends. Mohatu asked Crocodile if he had ever given the other animals a reason to fear him, and Crocodile admitted that he had bitten Hippo's tail once.
Mohatu told Crocodile that he had to regain their trust, but Crocodile did not see how it was possible, for the other animals would not even get near the river. Mohatu told Crocodile to leave it to him. He then introduced himself as the king of the Pride Lands. Mohatu journeyed across the oasis and asked the other animals why they would not drink from the river. Hippo admitted that she was afraid of Crocodile, and the other animals would not go near the river so long as Hippo was afraid.
Crocodile expresses contentment due to his new friends.
Shortly afterward, Mohatu journeyed back to his own land and told his subjects about the Great River. Zebra raced ahead of the other animals and reached the river first but got stuck in quicksand in his haste. Mohatu called to Crocodile and asked him to help Zebra. Though the other animals were scared of Crocodile's intimidating appearance, the faithful crocodile gave Zebra his tail to use as a means of escaping the quicksand. Zebra thanked Crocodile profusely, and Crocodile gladly accepted his gratitude.
After Zebra's rescue, Pride Landers journeyed to the Great River without fear. Crocodile was always kind to them, and they were provided with a steady source of water throughout the drought. Even after the Pride Lands regained their water holes, Mohatu never forgot his old friend. He often came to visit Crocodile, who had gained many new friends.[1]
Physical appearance[]
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Crocodile has green scales, a mud-green underbelly, and black eyes with yellow sclerae. He is considerably large and intimidating.[1]
Personality and traits[]
| “ | Mohatu: Have you given the other animals reason to fear you? Crocodile: Yes, one time I bit Hippo's tail. Mohatu: Then it's no wonder they're afraid. You must earn their trust again.
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Despite his obvious advantage in size and strength, Crocodile does not desire dominance. Instead, he wants to be liked and have many friends. This is hard for other animals to accept, and Crocodile often finds himself alone, which does not mix well with his friendly attitude. He is somewhat naive, though his willingness to help is sincere. In addition to being brave, he is also fiercely loyal and eager to be liked.[1]
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Vinitsky, Wendy Baker. The Brightest Star (September 1994). ISBN: 1557236186.