Fun Trivia : Crocodiles

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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Crocodiles

What is the name of the brave bird that picks things out of crocodiles' mouths?

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crocodile bird . The Latin name is Pluvianus aegypticus, they are mostly called Egyptian Plovers.



Is there such a thing as the American Crocodile?

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yes. There is, but it is an endangered species due to poaching. They get up to 15 feet long!



What is the biggest species of crocodile?

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Indo-Pacific. They get up to 30 feet long!



What crocodile glands are used for perfume?

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Musk.



A smaller species of Indo-Pacific crocodiles called Swamp Crocodiles has a nickname, what is it?

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Muggers. They are called Muggers because they take fish out of nets without the fisherman knowing. They are in the coastal areas of India.



True or false, crocodiles are oviparous?

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true . Yes!They can lay eggs.In fact, they lay around 20-90 eggs and leave them to hatch in the sun.



True or False, crocodiles have armor that is made of bone?

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t . Bone armor, or osteoderms form an armor in their skin.



What family do crocodiles belong too?

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Crocodylidae. Tomista and Crocodylus are the genuses. Reptile means it is cold blooded.



True or False, Crocodiles mostly attack on land?

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false . True, they attack the prey in shallow water, although the recipient is often on dry land. Then they drag it into deep water.



How many chambers do crocodiles have in their heart?

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Four. Their internal anatomy resembles a bird's.