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To propel the animal through the water, with powerful strokes. Can also be used as a weapon, lashing it back and forth.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoAn alligator's tail is used to make it go faster when it is swimming. (Chasing a prey)
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∙ 13y agoThe tail of the saltwater crocodiles is mainly used to store fat to supply food for future use by the animal. It also can be used as a whip and for balance.
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Are saltwater crocodiles extinct?
Yes they are becoming endangered.
How did cyclone Tracy impact on saltwater crocodiles?
Although Cyclone Tracy had strong and destructive winds, it brought surprisingly little rain with it. Therefore, there was no impact from flooding or upsetting of the crocodiles' habitat with fresh water. The impact on the saltwater crocodiles was negligible.
Can crocodiles live in mineral spring water?
Only a liitle bit of mineral for the saltwater crocodile and the American crocodiles.
How long can a saltwater crocodile get?
Saltwater crocodiles can be over 6.3 metres (21ft) and that's the longest size scientists have found.
Do Saltwater crocodiles migrate?
Saltwater crocodiles migrate, often traveling great distances. They catch a wave, and 'surf' on the ocean currents. They are the world's largest reptiles, often growing to 5.5-meters in length. They are poor swimmers.
Do saltwater crocodiles reproduce asexually?
No, Saltwater Crocodiles cannot reproduce asexually. It is impossible.
Are crocodiles freshwater of saltwater?
they are both saltwater and freshwater
What threatens the saltwater crocodiles?
what is a salt water crocodiles biggest threat
Are there crocodiles at the Singapore zoo?
There are two saltwater crocodiles in the singapore zoo.
What are three living things in saltwater?
Fish Seaweed Saltwater crocodiles.
What feeds on saltwater crocodiles?
nothing
How do saltwater crocodiles attack?
they bite!
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.
What are pythons enemies?
In Asia, saltwater crocodiles and mugger crocodiles are predators. In Africa, Nile crocodiles are predators.
What adaptations does the saltwater crocodiles have to help them survive in there environment?
The saltwater crocodile has gills.
What pray on shark?
saltwater crocodiles and people
What are the 2 crocodiles in Australia?
Saltwater & freshwater
