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Crocodile's swallow stones so they can dive deeper. They can hold there breath for up to 1 hour depending on how old they are.

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What do crocodiles swallow so they can dive deeper?

They swallow stones that aid digestion and help them swim, since they naturally float.


Do alligators really swallow stones to dive deeper?

Yes they do


Can they dive deeper than another bird?

can they dive deeper than a nother bird? yes they can


Do crocodiles eat stones to dive under water?

No. But crocs (like some birds) may swallow a few stones to help with breaking down the food into digestible pieces.. Crocs can't chew their food, they only rip lumps off and swallow.


Are alligators tongues stuck to the bottom of their mouths?

No it is not. Crocodiles are unable to stick out their tongue because they swallow rocks to help them dive deep without floating up. All the rocks make it impossible to stick out a tongue.


Who is England rugby player who does a swallow dive?

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When crocodiles eat fish do they spit out the bones or do they swallow them?

Crocodiles swallow their foods whole, even fish, bones and all. They have alimentary canals and digestive systems designed to manage and extract nutrients from all parts of their prey.


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.


Is deeper an adverb?

Yes, deeper can be an adverb. (e.g. dive deeper) However, the equivalent adverb "more deeply" is sometimes appropriate.


How much deep can a crocodile dive?

Crocodiles don't generally dive, the slide into the water from a bank and swim close to the surface to break for air.


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.


Do saltwater crocodiles eat bones?

They don't digest them, but they do swallow them. From there, strong acidic stomach juices dissolve them.