no they swallow it whole and later it gets smaller in its stomach
Professionals state that you should chew your food for at least 13 seconds before you swallow. This aids in digestion.
The word, masticate, means to chew, as in "Masticate (chew) your food well before swallowing."
So they do not choke on the food.
Like all other animals, they chew their food with their teethe before swallowing.
No they do not, they swallow their food whole.
It all depends on how much and what kind of food it is eating.
I think it swallowing helps to push the food that are already chew.
The food can get stuck in your throat and you could choke, or you might have problems pooping it later.
Old wives tale. Mostly a waste of time (except for peanuts).
Yes - simply because they lack the teeth, and jaw movement necessary to chew their food before swallowing.
They do not chew their food.
It doesn't.