Reptiles include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and tortoises. Crocodilians such as alligators and crocodiles also have gizzards. Reptiles are a class of animals comprising turtles, tuataras, lizards, snakes and crocodiles. Dangerous wildlife such as crocodiles and hippos were also a common threat. Natural predators include jaguars, cougars, jaguarundis, coyotes, tayras, snakes, crocodiles and birds of prey. Common reptiles in Meghalaya are lizards, crocodiles and tortoises. It is absent in the snakes, alligators, and crocodiles. American alligators are less vulnerable to cold than American crocodiles. African Cape buffaloes have few predators aside from lions and large crocodiles. Cott noted little detectable discrepancy in the mating habits of Nile crocodiles and American alligators. The state is a prolific place for reptiles such as turtles, lizards, snakes and crocodiles. While extremely rare, white-colored crocodiles and alligators do exist in other places. It was home to wombats, dingoes, pythons, kangaroos, deer, emu, saltwater crocodiles, and other animals. They also prey on other predators, including dogs, leopards, pythons, bears, and crocodiles. It is also the home of saltwater crocodiles and nesting olive ridley sea turtles.