FACTS 1-17

a.What do Nile crocodiles resemble? What do they feed on?
-armor tanks && young crocs: insects and small fish
b. How does the male croc get the female croc's attention?
-he bellows and splashes water to get her attention.
c. Where does the female lay her eggs?
-riverbank, shoreline, or dry streambed
d. How many eggs does she deposit? Does she watch them?
-25-80 && yes.
e. How do the mom & dad croc know when the baby crocs are ready to hatch?
-young cros sends out a high pitched sound
f. Where does mom bring them once they hatch?
-to the water
g. How do crocs control their temperature?
-by basking in the sun during the day
h. What's the scientific name for crocodile? How long can they grow?
-crocodylus nicolticus && 20 feet.
i. How long can they live? What kind of feet do they have?
-80 years. && webbed.
j. Where do Nile crocs live?
-Africa
k. How can you tell an alligator from a crocodile?
-snouts
l. What do crocs use their tails for?
-propel through water
m. What do crocs eat? (mammals)
-wildebeast, hyneans, baboons, && impala.
n. What type of huge prey do crocs kill?
-hippos, giraffes, lions, && occasionally humans.
o. Tell me about a croc's brain.
-most highly developed brain of all reptiles.
p. How do stones aid in digestion for crocs?
-helps them digest their food