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Saltwater crocodiles have webbed feet and a broad powerful tail to propel itself in water to speeds of up to 28.97 km/h (18 miles per hour). They have a flab skin for underwater so that no water comes into its mouth or nostrils. Saltwater crocodiles' eyes and nostrils are on the top of its head so that it can still breathe, see and smell. Saltwater crocodiles can do the death roll (a 360otwist that can drown an animal or person in the water. The death roll is also used to rip out flesh from prey. 66 sharp teeth also help to eat meat and bones. They also have extremely strong stomach acids that can decompose solid bone
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y ago- Gaping (opening its mouth) allows for temperature regulation.
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∙ 9y agothe adaptations of a crocodile are that they have a more shaped '' v '' Snout , to catch prey , they are more aggressive than alligators.
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∙ 11y agowell nile crocodiles can weigh up to 1650 pounds
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∙ 15y agoThe answer to this depends on what kind of crocodile you are looking at. If you are studying a freshwater crocodile then the adaptations will not be the same as a saltwater crocodile.
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∙ 11y agoscales that prevent water loss
and slow metabolism for times of drought
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∙ 14y agothe Nile crocodiles teeth tears flesh of their prey (birds, etc.) so since they are carnivores they have to eat and that's how they survive
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Are salt glands from a saltwater crocodile behavioral or structural adaptations?
their salt glands is a structual adaptation
What special adaptations does the saltwater crocodile have?
-they open their mouths to regulate their body temperature -they have sharp teeth to tear apart their preys body
Is crocodile seafood?
No. Crocodile is a reptile and not considered "seafood". But there are some crocodiles that do live in salt water (in Australia and the South Pacific)
What are some uses for crocodile dung?
Viagra and food
What are some physical adaptations for the hammerhead shark?
a long tail to hit its predators with. dirp!
What adaptations does the saltwater crocodiles have to help them survive in there environment?
The saltwater crocodile has gills.
Are salt glands from a saltwater crocodile behavioral or structural adaptations?
their salt glands is a structual adaptation
What are 2 adaptations fora saltwater crocodile?
jack dangelo. the answer is that they don't have gills they have webded feet.
What are the adaptations of the crocodile?
they stay under water and stick their nostruls and their eyes and makes them look like a loating log
What special adaptations does the saltwater crocodile have?
-they open their mouths to regulate their body temperature -they have sharp teeth to tear apart their preys body
What are some fossa adaptations?
what do fossa eat and what are some of their adaptations
What are adaptations of viruses?
what are some adaptations viruses
What are some bullfrog adaptations?
No bullfrog adaptations are currently in existence
What are some adaptations of the cougar in the temperate forests?
Cougar adaptations
What are some adaptations for lamb?
Yes there are special adaptations of a sheep.
What are some things that squeak?
crocodile
What are the ratings and certificates for Crocodile Hunter - 1996?
Crocodile Hunter - 1996 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G (some episodes) Australia:PG (some episodes)
