The image of a crocodile with a swim ring is typically used to create a lighthearted, humorous contrast between the dangerous, predatory nature of the animal and the innocent, carefree connotations of a swim ring or pool toy. It is also sometimes used as a visual pun or metaphor to convey a sense of playfulness or levity in a particular context.
Analogift is a Bangkok-based paper artist who has a ton of great paper works, some of which are free for you to download. This shy crocodile was among them and was about 12 cm tall when finished.
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Download and build your own Crocodile with swim ring papercraft by Analogift.