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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 :)
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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.
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.
How do crocodiles clean their teeth?
they get birds to clean there teeth and skin
What are cold blooded crocodiles called?
They are just called crocodiles because all crocodiles are cold-blooded. Although they are called crocodiles, there are different species of crocodiles.
Crocodiles get water by?
crocodiles get water by there mouth
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.
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 shut their mouths quickly?
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.
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.
Do crocodiles sleep with their eye's open?
yes
What do crocodiles do most of the day?
They usually rest or sleep.
How do crocodiles clean their teeth?
they get birds to clean there teeth and skin
How do crocodiles get its teethclean?
They normally lie with their mouths partly open, and the local birds pick off any bits of flesh from the teeth.
