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Crocodiles shut their mouth really quickly so that their prey like the fishes can't escape. If their prey keeps on escaping, the crocodiles will become very hungry.
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What are crocodiles weakness?
Crocodiles can't open their mouths if you hold them shut. That's the only weakness I know of. Do you plan on fighting a crocodile anytime soon?
Why do crocodiles sleep with their mouths on the beach?
Crocodiles are often seen on the beach, looking like they are asleep, with their mouths open. What they are doing is basking, they keep their mouths open to regulate their body temperature. People sweat, dogs and cats pant, and crocodiles open their mouths :)
How do crocodiles they eat?
Crocodiles eat through their mouths, like most advanced animals. They have very powerful jaws and teeth.
Do crocodiles carry babies on their backs?
they carry their young in their mouths
Why are some crocodile teeth located on the outside of their mouths?
The large lizards with some teeth on the outside of their mouths are Crocodiles, whilst at the same time, the ones with teeth on the inside of their mouths are Alligators.
Do crocodiles have no sweat glands so they use their mouths to release heat?
yes
Why do crocodiles open their mouths?
Crocodiles open their mouths for 2 reasons: to cool off and to let spur-winged plovers get rid of parasites. the cooling is possible because the open mouth has more volume (surface area) for heat to escape.
Do crocodiles close their eyes when they open their mouths?
No. Crocodiles have muscles in their mouths that are extremely powerful, and designed to firmly. When submerging under water, they close their ear and nostril flaps. They have a third eyelid, called the nictitating membrane that protects their eyes underwater.
How do you say you looking as a small girl?
Shut up brain mouths
Can crocodiles open their mouths as easily as they close them?
Actually... YES they CAN! The muscles of their jaws are VERY strong for CLOSING their mouths, but VERY WEAK for OPENING their mouths. This why the average man can hold the croc's mouth closed (once it is already closed) while someone else wraps duct tape around the snout, or the person holding the croc's mouth closed can tape it shut.
Why do girls use duct tape to shut your mouths?
They must be smart girls
Does A Venus Fly Trap Shut Quickly?
Yes they shut up very quickly, the fly does not stand a chance.
