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Yes they do. When the young are hatching - the mother crocodile (or alligator) will often carry the babies down to the waters edge so they can hide amongst the vegetation on the river banks until they're big enough to defend themselves.
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Where do crocodiles carry their youngs?
Crocodiles don't carry their young.
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 :)
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.
Do crocodiles suckle their young?
Suckling young is strictly a mammal thing. In fact, it is the defining characteristic of the word "mammal". So no, fish do not suckle their young. However aquatic mammals such as porpoises and whales do.
Do crocodiles carry babies on their backs?
they carry their young in their mouths
Where do crocodiles carry their youngs?
Crocodiles don't carry their young.
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 :)
Do rabbits carry their young in their mouth?
Raccoons are one of the animals that will carry their young in their mouths. You will also see wolves doing the same thing.
How do crocodiles they eat?
Crocodiles eat through their mouths, like most advanced animals. They have very powerful jaws and teeth.
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.
When do crocodiles abandon their young?
crocodiles abandoned there young once they have hatched and there mothers have carried them into the water
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.
