Crocodiles swallow stones

The stones in the stomach to help digest food crocodiles. Crocodile teeth are not designed for chewing. Therefore, they can not chew food.

When the crocodile catches prey, he dissects it to shore with the help of the jaws and forelegs and swallows piecemeal. Often, he said, gripping the prey, rotates about an axis, pulling pieces. More victims caught in the earth, the crocodile drags into the water and drowns. After the meal he swallowed stones to grind the food, when it gets into the stomach.

It is surprising that all the crocodiles can live without food for up to 1 year 1 to 5 years.

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