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Speeds vary from slow drifting to fast, powered swimming over 10 kph (15 to 18 miles per hour) in short bursts. Performance speed of aquatic mammals is also dependent and directly related to body shape and swimming mode.
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∙ 8y agoThey tend to lay just below the surface waiting for prey. They then take it down into a death roll. They can cover their eyes and throats up to stop water getting in them, so I would say they could get to the bottom of a river quite easily.
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∙ 12y agoOn land the speed is 18 kilometers per hour while underwater is about 28 kilometers per hour
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∙ 11y ago30 kilometres (18 miles) per hour in the water or 12 metres (40 feet) in short bursts on land.
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∙ 12y ago15-20 miles per hour
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How do Crocodiles sink and stay under water?
Crocodiles close there valve to stay under water.
How do crocodiles breathe under water?
they may have gills
How do crocodiles find shelter?
Crocodiles mostly stay underwater for shelter if its raining either way crocodiles are fine.
What are Behavior adaptations of crocodiles?
A crocodiles behavior adaptations include camoflauge and are able to breath under water.
A fisherman travels downstream at full speed to?
The maximum speed that a vessel will achieve relative to ground is its own maximum speed through water plus the speed of the the moving water downstream.
Crocodiles get water by?
crocodiles get water by there mouth
Is a crocodiles tail strong?
Yes. It is used for propelling the croc under water (Swimming)
Do crocodiles mostly attack on land or water?
Crocodiles attack most of the time from the water: they spot their prey, go deep, and then launch an unsurprising attack at their confused meal ;) However, crocodiles can run very fast on land (some crocodiles can run the same speed as a horse for short distances), and so they can take mammals that way too.
What is some structional adaptations for crocodiles?
sharp teeth, their ability to go under water and hunt
Why do crocodiles not migrate?
Because crocodiles have to have water.
What are the two breeds of crocodiles in Australia?
Estuarine Crocodiles and Salt Water Crocodiles!
How does the alligater eat under water?
Alligators and crocodiles have a special flap in their throats that keeps them from swallowing or inhaling water when they take a bite.
