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As the gizzard stones wear down they become small enough to pass out of the gizzard and will pass harmlessly out.
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What do crocodiles swallow so they can dive deeper?
They swallow stones that aid digestion and help them swim, since they naturally float.
What do crocodiles swallow to dive deeper?
Crocodile's swallow stones so they can dive deeper. They can hold there breath for up to 1 hour depending on how old they are.
Do crocodiles eat stones to dive under water?
No. But crocs (like some birds) may swallow a few stones to help with breaking down the food into digestible pieces.. Crocs can't chew their food, they only rip lumps off and swallow.
Why baby crocodile eat stones?
Crocs don't chew their food, they rip out lumps that they swallow. The stones help grind up the food in the stomach.
What happens in chapter 4 of swallowing stones?
they swallow more stones
When crocodiles eat fish do they spit out the bones or do they swallow them?
Crocodiles swallow their foods whole, even fish, bones and all. They have alimentary canals and digestive systems designed to manage and extract nutrients from all parts of their prey.
How do crocodiles eat?
Crocodiles first drown their prey and the rip off chunks and pieces of the prey then swallow the pieces because they cant chew.
Do alligators really swallow stones to dive deeper?
Yes they do
What young creature must swallow stones to help digest it's food what is this creature?
Many birds, including chickens, have a gizzard, and swallow small stones to help them grind up food. Crocodilians also use stones to aide in digestion.
Are olive stones healthy to swallow?
no if you eat them you will die right after.
Why do young ones of crocodiles eat stones?
In a word, ballast. They use the stones to help them sink to the bottom of the river, pond, or wherever they are living.
Why do crocodiles swallow their prey whole or tear it apart?
Alligators swallow their prey whole they only use their teeth to catch and wound prey not tear prey apart.
