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Crocodiles catch their prey by lying in a wait, and in a stalking fashion, they will wait until some poor zebra, or water buffalo comes to drink and will slowly creep up on them to the waters edge. They are an ambush predator, their whole body is made for the hunt. For instance the eyes and nose remain on top of the water while the very large body can be hidden under water, controlling itself with its strong agile tail keeping it still. After the ambush comes the next predator move, they strike so fast it needs to be slowed downed by high speed cameras. Their jaws insure that its victim cannot escape. The crocodilian family has the strongest bite force per square inch, in the entire animal kingdom, with its mouth closed tightly around its prey it starts what is called the "death roll" the animal will turn itself over and over ripping at the flesh of the victim until it is in bite size pieces.
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Is a crocodile a prey?
Crocodiles are both predators and prey. They prey upon just about anything including animals, fish, and birds. Some of the animals which prey upon them are large cats, feral pigs, and other crocodiles.
What do crocodiles have for dinner?
Whatever they catch
What animal eats a wading bird?
In South america, anacondas and caimans eat herons. In North america, alligators, crocodiles, and eagles prey on herons and cranes. In africa, nile crocodiles and eagles prey on storks and cranes. In asia, saltwater crocodiles, mugger crocodiles, wolves, and eagles eat wading birds.
Why do crocodiles float like logs?
Because they want to search for their prey.
How does a jaguar catch it's prey?
Jaguars can catch their prey in many ways. I will just say one way though. They catch their prey by stalking and then abushing their prey at night. Hope this will help! :P =P :) :]
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.
Is a crocodile a prey?
Crocodiles are both predators and prey. They prey upon just about anything including animals, fish, and birds. Some of the animals which prey upon them are large cats, feral pigs, and other crocodiles.
Are tigers prey?
Sumatran tigers are prey to saltwater crocodiles and large reticulated pythons. Bengal tigers are prey to saltwater crocodiles, mugger crocodiles, and large packs of dholes.
Who do crocodiles fight with?
They dont really have enemies...they just have prey( their food). They will fight to take prey from other crocodiles, or to keep what they have.
What is tiger prey?
tigers eat deer,boar,crocodiles,buffalo and if they can catch and kill them bears
What do crocodiles rarely prey on?
People.
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.
What predators does a crocodile have?
Young Nile crocodiles are prey to african rock pythons. Adults have no predators. Young saltwater crocodiles are prey to reticulated and Burmese pythons. Adults have no predators. Young mugger crocodiles are prey to reticulated and Burmese pythons. Bengal tigers occasionally prey on adults.
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.
What are crocodiles learned behaviors?
Hunt for prey
Is crocodiles aer a prey or perdotor?
preditor
Are crocodils carnivores?
Yes - Crocodiles, Alligators, Caimans & Gharials all prey on fish & mammals.
