KENYA SAFARI - 246 Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), Masai Mara G.R.
The Nile Crocodile is one of the fiercest predators ever that roam on our planet. They have been on top of the food chain for more than 3 million years, and their adaptability indicates that they are here to stay.
Crocodile teeth are not used for tearing up flesh, but to sink deep into it and hold on to the prey. The immense bite force ensures that the prey cannot escape through the grip.
Crocodiles cannot chew small pieces of meat as their jaws cannot move sideways. So, they simply swallow the prey. Unable to chew or grind the meat, the crocodile swallows rocks that are stored in its stomach. The food is grinded by these rocks to make it easier for digestion. Its digestive system produces concentrated hydrochloric acid that helps the Nile Crocodile in digesting almost anything like hoofs, horns, bones, etc. It protects its stomach from the acid by secreting an alkaline solution that neutralises the acid.
KENYA SAFARI - 246 Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), Masai Mara G.R.
The Nile Crocodile is one of the fiercest predators ever that roam on our planet. They have been on top of the food chain for more than 3 million years, and their adaptability indicates that they are here to stay.
Crocodile teeth are not used for tearing up flesh, but to sink deep into it and hold on to the prey. The immense bite force ensures that the prey cannot escape through the grip.
Crocodiles cannot chew small pieces of meat as their jaws cannot move sideways. So, they simply swallow the prey. Unable to chew or grind the meat, the crocodile swallows rocks that are stored in its stomach. The food is grinded by these rocks to make it easier for digestion. Its digestive system produces concentrated hydrochloric acid that helps the Nile Crocodile in digesting almost anything like hoofs, horns, bones, etc. It protects its stomach from the acid by secreting an alkaline solution that neutralises the acid.