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A crocodile may be able to swallow fish whole. But, for anything larger, the crocodile must grip onto a part of the prey and spin until a piece of flesh is ripped off and then swallowed. This is because the crocodile doesn't have shearing teeth.
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∙ 14y agoThey stay submerged in water, invisible to unsuspecting prey. When the land mammals come to water bodies to drink, they ambush the prey and eat them.
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∙ 13y agoThey use their back jaws clamping down with massive force equal to a school bus moving 40-45mph.
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∙ 12y agothe nile crocodile in Africa mainly ets zebras, wildebeests and antelopes and they are taking a sip of water. the crocodiles will quickly grab the animal and pull it underwater.
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∙ 15y agomainly of wildbeasts, antelopes, zebras etc
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∙ 14y agocrocodiles are ambush predator so the they wait for there prey to come or they learn what there prey does at what time and finds the best time to attack
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∙ 12y agoCrocodiles eat by drowning their prey first, the they rip and tear chunks and pieces off of their prey.... yum. They cant chew because of their jaws.
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∙ 15y agoThey prefer to eat anything made of meat, usually half rotten (as their teeth are not designed for mastication) as they take what they catch to a larder in their underwater lair.
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∙ 12y agopractically the slipper croc does not eat but a crocodile eats by biting its prey...
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∙ 8y agoFish, molluscs, birds, amphibians, crustaceans, mammals, and reptiles. Among this list, it will depend upon the size of the crocodile.
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What do crocodiles have for dinner?
Whatever they catch
Why are crocodiles the enemies of a lion?
Crocodiles will kill and eat lions as they see the lion as a potential food item. Lions, on the other had, will also kill crocodiles for the same reason.
Do crocodiles store its food?
Yes. Crocodiles drown their prey and then others will hold on to the carcass, while one does the 'death roll' to tear off chunks of meat.
Can a alligater catch a human?
Yes. Alligators and crocodiles are astonishingly fast runners, and are powerful swimmers.
How do crocodile hunt?
crocodiles hunt in the dark and catch fish The crocodiles wait for their food to come by. The Crocodiles have sensory organs located around their mouths. So they move their heads from side to side waiting for prey to come within distance of their sensory organs. When they are activated the Crocodile attack.
What do crocodiles have for dinner?
Whatever they catch
Do crocodiles eat pelicans?
Crocodiles eat a variety of food animals - basically anything that strays into their territory is regarded as food - even members of their own species !
Do crocodiles live in creeks?
There are no crocodiles in the Okefenokee Swamp - just American Alligators.
What part do crocodiles play in their food chain?
Crocodiles play a large part in their food chain because they are the main predator.
How do crocodiles adapt?
they eat food
What food do caiman crocodiles eat in the Amazon rainforest?
food
Can crocodiles do tricks?
Crocodiles can leap out of the water for food which can be amusing but they can't shake, sit, or heel.
Why do crocodiles stay away from estuaries?
Crocodiles stays from estuaries to protect themselves because whales sometimes swim near estuaries and they eat crocodiles for their food.
Why are crocodiles the enemies of a lion?
Crocodiles will kill and eat lions as they see the lion as a potential food item. Lions, on the other had, will also kill crocodiles for the same reason.
Do crocodiles store its food?
Yes. Crocodiles drown their prey and then others will hold on to the carcass, while one does the 'death roll' to tear off chunks of meat.
Can a alligater catch a human?
Yes. Alligators and crocodiles are astonishingly fast runners, and are powerful swimmers.
What animals swim alone into the river to catch their fish?
many animals do such as crocodiles bears or otters
