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Why are crocodiles so scary?
Lock Jaw: Crocodiles are very fast over short distances, even out of water. They have extremely powerful jaws and sharp teeth for tearing flesh, but cannot open their mouth if it is held closed, hence there are stories of people escaping from the long-snouted Nile Crocodile by holding its jaws shut.
Do crocodile eat their babies?
However one distinct difference is that crocodilians are not known to feed their young. Unlike most birds, hatchling crocodiles are ready to feed on their own soon after hatching. On two occasions, we have witnessed our adult female Siamese crocodile allowing her hatchlings to eat meat from her mouth.
What is the bite force of a Nile crocodile?
The (maximal) bite force of the Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is estimated around 22,000 Newton (refer to YouTube interview with Ofer Kobi, a crocodile conservation ranger and croc farm owner, time 7:50-8:00, Hebrew, where he estimates the bite force as above 2 metric tons).
How many people are killed by Nile crocodiles each year?
A Nile crocodile is capable of taking down almost any living being that visits the banks of African waters. Even in this modern era of human dominance, the Nile crocodile attacks and kills approximately 150-200 people every year.
Do Nile crocodiles have a good sense of smell?
A Nile crocodile also has a very strong sense of smell. It can smell scents left by its prey, or a dead carcass from miles away. The nose is located on top of the head, enabling the body to stay hidden under water when hunting.
How does the Nile crocodile protect its eyes?
When under water, the Nile crocodile protects its eye with a semi-transparent nictitating membrane, which limits its vision; it also closes its nostrils and ears. Under such circumstances, the only sensory organ that provides precise information is the Domed Pressure Receptors.