Yes, some crocodiles can climb trees. They can use their strong claws and jaws to scale up to 32 feet (10 meters) high, although most of them stay no more than 3 feet (1 meter) above the ground.
Crocodiles may climb trees to bask in the sun or get a better vantage point of their surroundings. They are ectothermic meaning they can’t regulate their own body temperature and need external sources of heat.
Crocodiles are dangerous animals that can climb trees, and they may do it to ambush their prey. They can attack from trees, and they won’t hesitate to do so if they are hungry or threatened.